Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 210.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jujuy · Municipio de Catua
Country overviewArgentina · Jujuy
M2.9 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina) on January 31, 2026 at 10:22 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 210 km. 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: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
1ac3d4f6f7a024e70a711feff50657138a542a84
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
210.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-31 10:22:15 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.80000,
-66.95000
Temperature
13.3°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
210.3 km
210.3 km — deeper than the regional average (143.1 km)
Regional average: 143.1 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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