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M3.7 Depth: 290.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Municipio de Santa Catalina, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-04-13 09:29:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Santa Catalina, Jujuy (Argentina) on April 13, 2026 at 09:29 UTC. At around 290 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 290 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 290 km
Intermediate
290 km
290 km — deeper than the regional average (147 km)
Regional average: 147 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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