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M2.5 Depth: 208.3 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 01:24:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina) on July 18, 2026 at 01:24 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 208 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
208.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 01:24:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Jujuy
City
Municipio de Catua
County
Departamento Susques
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.89000, -66.94000
Temperature
0.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 208.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 208.3 km
Intermediate
208.3 km
208.3 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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