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Argentina · Jujuy

M3.3 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-11-04 14:35:13 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On November 4, 2026 at 14:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina). With a focal depth of about 50 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 16 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

ID
538c6fc415ce1d172f360780422b7bd7d84d2e4f
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
50.1 km
UTC time
2026-11-04 14:35:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Jujuy
City
Municipio de Catua
County
Departamento Susques
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.80000, -66.87000
Temperature
11.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50.1 km
Shallow
50.1 km
50.1 km — shallower than the regional average (134 km)
Regional average: 134 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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Jujuy

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 250 Catalogue entries

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