M2.6 Depth: 245.1 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-03-03 06:35:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 3, 2026 at 06:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 245 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
245.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-03 06:35:51 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.87000, -67.01000
Temperature
5.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 245.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 245.1 km
Intermediate
245.1 km
245.1 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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