Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jujuy · Municipio de Humahuaca
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M3.9 Earthquake near Municipio de Humahuaca, Jujuy (Argentina)
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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 M5.1.
Details
ID
1cbc8ea7d94a7108b6a1d37ad15c8ed5c5e4b095
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 20:45:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.23500,
-65.18800
Temperature
14.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (143.1 km)
Regional average: 143.1 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
Volcanoes nearby
Jujuy
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 239 Catalogue entries
Of 238 other entries for this area and period, 59 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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