Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 209.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jujuy · Municipio de Catua
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M3.1 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina) on September 7, 2026 at 05:22 UTC. At around 210 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 15 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.
Details
ID
80809d8bdbbe8c1e042382ca70b695c94a55bde2
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
209.7 km
UTC time
2026-09-07 05:22:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.75000,
-67.05000
Temperature
-0.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
209.7 km
209.7 km — deeper than the regional average (143 km)
Regional average: 143 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
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 240 Catalogue entries
Of 239 other entries for this area and period, 213 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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