Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 214.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jujuy · Municipio de Catua
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M2.6 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina) on August 4, 2026 at 02:30 UTC. At around 214 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 19 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.
Details
ID
28898686490ccb9be7c90e439569e48365f18269
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
214.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-04 02:30:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.87000,
-66.99000
Temperature
-0.4°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
214.2 km
214.2 km — deeper than the regional average (142.1 km)
Regional average: 142.1 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Jujuy
Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 274 Catalogue entries
Of 273 other entries for this area and period, 261 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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