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M3.5 Depth: 212.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 21:31:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 21:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina). At around 212 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
212.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 21:31:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Jujuy
City
Municipio de Catua
County
Departamento Susques
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.82000, -66.83000
Temperature
-0.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 212 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 212 km
Intermediate
212 km
212 km — deeper than the regional average (145.4 km)
Regional average: 145.4 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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