M3.8 Depth: 273.3 km

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

UTC time: 2026-04-20 19:11:06 UTC Local time:

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 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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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 (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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