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M3.1 Depth: 228.7 km

M3.1 Earthquake near JUJUY, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-05-08 06:17:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near JUJUY, ARGENTINA on May 8, 2026 at 06:17 UTC. At around 229 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
228.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-08 06:17:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.84000, -66.96000
Temperature
-3.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 228.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 228.7 km
Intermediate
228.7 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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