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M3.5 Depth: 225.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-08 02:58:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina) on January 8, 2026 at 02:58 UTC. At around 225 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 225 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 225 km
Intermediate
225 km
225 km — deeper than 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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