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

UTC time: 2026-09-23 00:03:53 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina) on September 23, 2026 at 00:03 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 198 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

ID
46d85a74606bae4b8cee2ff30355026d69e97d4a
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
198.4 km
UTC time
2026-09-23 00:03:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Jujuy
City
Municipio de Catua
County
Departamento Susques
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.92000, -66.90000
Temperature
7.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 198.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 198.4 km
Intermediate
198.4 km
198.4 km — deeper than the regional average (142 km)
Regional average: 142 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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Jujuy

Context for this earthquake

23 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 243 Catalogue entries

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