Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 223.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jujuy · Municipio de Coranzulí
Country overviewArgentina · Jujuy
M2.9 Earthquake near Municipio de Coranzulí, Jujuy (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On May 16, 2026 at 20:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Coranzulí, Jujuy (Argentina). At around 223 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
66d130cad9cbf03aa73421d3bacb094930126efc
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
223.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 20:12:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Coranzulí
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.40000,
-67.08000
Temperature
1.7°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
223.4 km
223.4 km — deeper than the regional average (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 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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