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M3.4 Depth: 251.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Municipio de Abra Pampa, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-18 20:41:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 18, 2026 at 20:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Abra Pampa, Jujuy (Argentina). At around 251 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 251 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 251 km
Intermediate
251 km
251 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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