Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 223.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jujuy · Municipio de Mina Pirquitas
Country overviewArgentina · Jujuy
M2.8 Earthquake near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina) on February 23, 2026 at 15:13 UTC. At around 223 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
1a3cb579b8619883e1337a7020c2d16ebdb80cf6
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
223.4 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 15:13:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Mina Pirquitas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.91000,
-67.06000
Temperature
14.0°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
223.4 km
223.4 km — deeper than the regional average (140.6 km)
Regional average: 140.6 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Jujuy
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 282 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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