Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 223.0 km
- Source
- INPRES
Jujuy · Municipio de Susques
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M2.9 Earthquake near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On October 12, 2026 at 16:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 223 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by INPRES. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
ID
302c5190af46f75af4df9b8965ffccf30b64dced
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
223.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-12 16:17:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Municipio de Susques
Source
inpres
Coordinates
-24.02600,
-66.78600
Temperature
0.5°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
223 km
223 km — deeper than the regional average (135.4 km)
Regional average: 135.4 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 282 Catalogue entries
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