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M3.5 Depth: 283.9 km

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

UTC time: 2026-04-23 05:10:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina) on April 23, 2026 at 05:10 UTC. At around 284 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 283.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 283.9 km
Intermediate
283.9 km
283.9 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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