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M3.4 Depth: 296.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Municipio de Rinconada, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-03-18 21:59:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Rinconada, Jujuy (Argentina) on March 18, 2026 at 21:59 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 296 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 15 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 296 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 296 km
Intermediate
296 km
296 km — deeper than the regional average (148.6 km)
Regional average: 148.6 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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