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M2.6 Depth: 212.3 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-05-06 03:37:05 UTC Local time: —

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 M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
212.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 03:37:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Jujuy
City
Municipio de Catua
County
Departamento Susques
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.90000, -66.85000
Temperature
6.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 212.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 212.3 km
Intermediate
212.3 km
212.3 km — deeper than the regional average (148.6 km)
Regional average: 148.6 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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