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M3.8 Depth: 241.5 km

M3.8 Earthquake near JUJUY, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-03-21 13:23:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 13:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near JUJUY, ARGENTINA. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 242 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
241.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 13:23:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.73000, -67.17000
Temperature
10.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 241.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 241.5 km
Intermediate
241.5 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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