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M3.2 Depth: 262.1 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 03:23:57 UTC Local time: —

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: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
262.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 03:23:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Jujuy
City
Municipio de Catua
County
Departamento Susques
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.75000, -67.10000
Temperature
-1.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 262.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 262.1 km
Intermediate
262.1 km
262.1 km — deeper than the regional average (146.3 km)
Regional average: 146.3 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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