Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 225.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jujuy · Municipio de Catua
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M3.3 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina) on September 18, 2026 at 00:27 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 226 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 15 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.
Details
ID
4830310f16056fa288abc49a75586d3411aa8f59
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
225.9 km
UTC time
2026-09-18 00:27:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.66000,
-67.05000
Temperature
1.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
225.9 km
225.9 km — deeper than the regional average (142.4 km)
Regional average: 142.4 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
Jujuy
Context for this earthquake
18 Sep 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 242 Catalogue entries
Of 241 other entries for this area and period, 153 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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