Magnitude
M4.1
- Depth
- 249.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jujuy · Municipio de Catua
Country overviewArgentina · Jujuy
M4.1 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)
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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: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
4b230d0a4ae93c682164da910827d7caaf9f9670
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
249.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-17 05:15:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.88000,
-66.95000
Temperature
0.3°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
249.3 km
249.3 km — deeper than the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 250 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
592
Country (24h)
Argentina
11