M3.4 Depth: 215.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-19 17:42:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina) on January 19, 2026 at 17:42 UTC. At around 215 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

215.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-19 17:42:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Jujuy

City

Municipio de Catua

County

Departamento Susques

Village

Municipio de Catua

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-23.53000, -66.77000

Temperature

10.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

215 km

215 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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