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M3.3 Depth: 187.4 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-25 16:03:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 25, 2026 at 16:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina). At around 187 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
187.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-25 16:03:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Jujuy
City
Municipio de Catua
County
Departamento Susques
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.94000, -66.96000
Temperature
2.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 187.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 187.4 km
Intermediate
187.4 km
187.4 km — deeper than the regional average (143.3 km)
Regional average: 143.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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