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M3.9 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Municipio de Humahuaca, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 20:45:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Humahuaca, Jujuy (Argentina) on January 12, 2026 at 20:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (147 km)
Regional average: 147 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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