Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 220.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jujuy · Municipio de Catua
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M2.7 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On September 21, 2026 at 00:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 221 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
ID
30ce5f9f893cc80234187497f88646049f2fbae6
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
220.6 km
UTC time
2026-09-21 00:16:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.88000,
-66.93000
Temperature
4.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
220.6 km
220.6 km — deeper than the regional average (133.7 km)
Regional average: 133.7 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
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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