Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 212.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jujuy · Municipio de Catua
Country overviewArgentina · Jujuy
M2.6 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On May 6, 2026 at 03:37 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina). At around 212 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
4e2b70901a169626ca65e3bc134a78ef58dbf9fa
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
212.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 03:37:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.90000,
-66.85000
Temperature
6.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
212.3 km
212.3 km — deeper than the regional average (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 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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