Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 241.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
JUJUY, ARGENTINA
M3.8 Earthquake near JUJUY, ARGENTINA
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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
ID
5ed1d5cc1e0cc062fee4c4dc1506ac850a868b3b
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
241.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 13:23:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.73000,
-67.17000
Temperature
10.1°C
Depth profile
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
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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