M4.1 Depth: 249.3 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-17 05:15:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina) on July 17, 2026 at 05:15 UTC. At around 249 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

249.3 km

UTC time

2026-07-17 05:15:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Jujuy

City

Municipio de Catua

County

Departamento Susques

Village

Municipio de Catua

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-23.88000, -66.95000

Temperature

0.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

249.3 km

249.3 km — deeper than the regional average (146.9 km)

Regional average: 146.9 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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