M3.4 Depth: 283.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Municipio de Cieneguillas, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-04-23 04:09:52 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 23, 2026 at 04:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Cieneguillas, Jujuy (Argentina). At around 283 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 283 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 283 km
Intermediate
283 km
283 km — deeper than the regional average (147 km)
Regional average: 147 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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