Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 262.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jujuy · Municipio de Catua
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M3.2 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On August 3, 2026 at 03:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina). At around 262 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: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.
Details
ID
7ab694dd08d88d7aa1762e54529602f7186a03d6
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
262.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 03:23:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.75000,
-67.10000
Temperature
-1.7°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
262.1 km
262.1 km — deeper than the regional average (142.1 km)
Regional average: 142.1 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
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 243 Catalogue entries
Of 242 other entries for this area and period, 186 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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