M3.3 Depth: 162.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 01:22:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on January 2, 2026 at 01:22 UTC. At around 162 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: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

162.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-02 01:22:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Jujuy

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-22.40000, -66.49000

Temperature

3.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

162 km

162 km — close to 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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