Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 250.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jujuy · Municipio de Mina Pirquitas
Country overviewArgentina · Jujuy
M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina) on October 18, 2026 at 12:24 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 250 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.
Details
ID
7f3066f8a9baadcc2022c502ae82ef5a246a2556
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
250.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-18 12:24:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Mina Pirquitas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.77000,
-66.82000
Temperature
1.5°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
250 km
250 km — deeper than the regional average (140.4 km)
Regional average: 140.4 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 250 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
583
Country (24h)
Argentina
10