M3.8 Depth: 275.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Municipio de Rinconada, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 13:28:56 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Rinconada, Jujuy (Argentina) on February 28, 2026 at 13:28 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 275 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 275 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 275 km
Intermediate
275 km
275 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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