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M4.5 Depth: 202.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 07:12:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 9, 2026 at 07:12 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina). At around 202 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 202 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 202 km
Intermediate
202 km
202 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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