M3.5 Depth: 247.8 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-30 05:01:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina) on July 30, 2026 at 05:01 UTC. At around 248 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

247.8 km

UTC time

2026-07-30 05:01:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Jujuy

City

Municipio de Catua

County

Departamento Susques

Village

Municipio de Catua

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-23.70000, -67.13000

Temperature

-5.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

247.8 km

247.8 km — deeper than the regional average (146.4 km)

Regional average: 146.4 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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