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M3.4 Depth: 219.9 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 17:14:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina) on August 1, 2026 at 17:14 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 220 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
219.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 17:14:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Jujuy
City
Municipio de Catua
County
Departamento Susques
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.97000, -66.94000
Temperature
4.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 219.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 219.9 km
Intermediate
219.9 km
219.9 km — deeper than the regional average (146.4 km)
Regional average: 146.4 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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