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M3.7 Depth: 226.8 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 13:28:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina) on May 1, 2026 at 13:28 UTC. At around 227 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 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
226.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 13:28:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Jujuy
City
Municipio de Catua
County
Departamento Susques
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.80000, -67.04000
Temperature
8.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 226.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 226.8 km
Intermediate
226.8 km
226.8 km — deeper than the regional average (148.9 km)
Regional average: 148.9 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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