Back to map
M3.3 Depth: 285.4 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 00:31:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 00:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 285 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 285.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 285.4 km
Intermediate
285.4 km
285.4 km — deeper than the regional average (145.5 km)
Regional average: 145.5 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Guayaques
    Distance: 48 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'598 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Purico Complex
    Distance: 69 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 5'703 m ·Chile
  • Colachi
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'631 m ·Chile
  • Acamarachi
    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'023 m ·Chile
  • Licancabur
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'916 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Sairecabur
    Distance: 82 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'961 m ·Chile-Bolivia

Historic earthquake map · Argentina

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Argentina

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
600
Country (24h)
Argentina
16
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time

Share