Magnitude
M5.6
- Depth
- 192.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
JUJUY, ARGENTINA
M5.6 Earthquake near JUJUY, ARGENTINA
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About this earthquake
On March 21, 2026 at 10:00 UTC, a magnitude M5.6 earthquake occurred near JUJUY, ARGENTINA. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 193 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
27d6ee4cdc29658b50ad7c2c646f368615d719e0
Magnitude
M5.6
Depth
192.6 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 10:00:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.07590,
-66.97700
Temperature
4.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
192.6 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Felt reports
10felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Mar 21, 2026, 6:06 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Nearby population centers
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
San Lorenzo167.8 kmSE31'589
San Salvador de Jujuy171.3 kmE257'970
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Volcanoes nearby
Subsequent earthquakes nearby
Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
First 6 hours1
First 24 hours4
First 72 hours13
Strongest subsequent eventM4.6
M3.82026-03-21 13:23:49 UTC43.2 kmJUJUY, ARGENTINA
M2.92026-03-22 01:50:56 UTC86.7 kmANTOFAGASTA, CHILE
M2.72026-03-22 06:30:29 UTC134.1 kmSALTA, ARGENTINA
M3.42026-03-22 08:00:20 UTC40.1 kmMunicipio de Tolar Grande
M3.42026-03-22 10:12:36 UTC34.8 kmJUJUY, ARGENTINA
M3.52026-03-22 13:33:37 UTC24.6 kmSALTA, ARGENTINA
M3.32026-03-22 17:06:08 UTC140.9 kmJUJUY, ARGENTINA
M3.12026-03-22 19:45:12 UTC23.4 kmMunicipio de Tolar Grande
M4.22026-03-22 20:19:45 UTC25.0 kmMunicipio de Tolar Grande
M3.32026-03-23 10:21:08 UTC71.6 kmSALTA, ARGENTINA
M3.72026-03-23 10:24:00 UTC41.5 kmJUJUY, ARGENTINA
M3.72026-03-23 12:42:44 UTC50.5 kmJUJUY, ARGENTINA
Comparison of seismic sources
2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.6 to M5.7.
Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.
SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
EMSCM5.6192.6 km0.0 km
USPM5.7194.7 km21.8 km
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewHistorical context nearby
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
Magnitude rank#7
Earlier events M≥4313
Earlier events M≥522
Compared since2025-01-01
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.
Strongest earlier events
M6.02025-04-18 00:10:14 UTC128.7 kmSan Pedro de Atacama
M5.92025-09-04 04:10:18 UTC41.0 km91 km WSW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina
M5.92025-09-04 04:10:10 UTC29.1 kmSALTA, ARGENTINA
M5.82025-09-04 04:10:09 UTC27.2 kmChile-Argentina Border Region
M5.72025-09-04 04:10:09 UTC17.8 kmMunicipio de San Antonio de los Cobres
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