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Argentina · Jujuy

M3.8 Earthquake near Municipio de Coranzulí, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-04-20 19:11:06 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
273.3 km
Source
EMSC

Jujuy · Municipio de Coranzulí

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Coranzulí, Jujuy (Argentina) on April 20, 2026 at 19:11 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 273 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

ID
38013ee9c1e590fc11e6422dedd7bec72363ba5a
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
273.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-20 19:11:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Jujuy
City
Municipio de Coranzulí
County
Departamento Susques
Village
Municipio de Coranzulí
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.14000, -66.84000

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 273.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 273.3 km
Intermediate
273.3 km
273.3 km — deeper than the regional average (140.6 km)
Regional average: 140.6 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

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    Distance: 79 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'598 m ·Chile-Bolivia
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    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'023 m ·Chile
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  • Cordon de Puntas Negras
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'852 m ·Chile

Jujuy

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 250 Catalogue entries

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