M3.3 Depth: 228.8 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-05 15:18:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 5, 2026 at 15:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 229 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

228.8 km

UTC time

2026-07-05 15:18:13 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Jujuy

City

Municipio de Catua

County

Departamento Susques

Village

Municipio de Catua

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-23.72000, -67.16000

Temperature

2.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

228.8 km

228.8 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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