Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 283.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jujuy · Municipio de Mina Pirquitas
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M3.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina)
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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: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
76c4d4ac3f77c153d878a3ad63741c20a4316c10
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
283.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-23 05:10:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Mina Pirquitas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.70000,
-66.63000
Temperature
0.5°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
283.9 km
283.9 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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Guayaques
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Purico Complex
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