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M2.9 Depth: 275.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-15 08:05:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 15, 2026 at 08:05 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 275 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 275 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 275 km
Intermediate
275 km
275 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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