M2.9 Depth: 210.3 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 10:22:15 UTC Local time: —

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: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

210.3 km

UTC time

2026-01-31 10:22:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Jujuy

City

Municipio de Catua

County

Departamento Susques

Village

Municipio de Catua

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-23.80000, -66.95000

Temperature

13.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

210.3 km

210.3 km — deeper than the regional average (147 km)

Regional average: 147 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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