M3.5 Depth: 232.7 km

M3.5 Earthquake near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-05 03:25:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on January 5, 2026 at 03:25 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 233 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

232.7 km

UTC time

2026-01-05 03:25:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Jujuy

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-23.33000, -67.02000

Temperature

3.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

232.7 km

232.7 km — deeper than the regional average (147 km)

Regional average: 147 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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