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M3.9 Depth: 276.0 km

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

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

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 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 276 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 276 km
Intermediate
276 km
276 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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