Magnitude
M4.1
- Depth
- 243.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jujuy · Municipio de Catua
Country overviewArgentina · Jujuy
M4.1 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina) on August 29, 2026 at 19:27 UTC. At around 244 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 15 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.
Details
ID
7179b72b13d1314ec59b7440a26df91d3e53cd08
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
243.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-29 19:27:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.61000,
-66.97000
Temperature
7.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
243.9 km
243.9 km — deeper than the regional average (140.4 km)
Regional average: 140.4 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
Jujuy
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 250 Catalogue entries
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