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M3.5 Depth: 271.2 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 00:26:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2026 at 00:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 271 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 271.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 271.2 km
Intermediate
271.2 km
271.2 km — deeper than the regional average (143.3 km)
Regional average: 143.3 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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