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M3.5 Depth: 316.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 23:21:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 23:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina). The deep hypocenter at about 316 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 316 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 316 km
Deep
316 km
316 km — deeper than the regional average (147 km)
Regional average: 147 km
Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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