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Argentina · Jujuy

M3.9 Earthquake near Municipio de Abra Pampa, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-29 00:57:23 UTC Local time: —

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth: 276.0 km
Source: EMSC

Jujuy · Municipio de Abra Pampa

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Abra Pampa, Jujuy (Argentina) on January 29, 2026 at 00:57 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 276 km. 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 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

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Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

276.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-29 00:57:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Jujuy

City

Municipio de Abra Pampa

County

Departamento Cochinoca

Village

Municipio de Abra Pampa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-22.77000, -66.23000

Temperature

6.8°C

Depth profile

Intermediate

276 km

276 km — deeper than the regional average (143.1 km)

Regional average: 143.1 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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