Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 197.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jujuy · Municipio de Catua
Country overviewArgentina · Jujuy
M3.8 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On July 17, 2026 at 14:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 198 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 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
9155f4d33e5d3631d4eec967856e8e0ab61b6f67
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
197.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-17 14:45:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.67000,
-67.01000
Temperature
4.0°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
197.8 km
197.8 km — deeper than the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 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
Jujuy
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 250 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
577
Country (24h)
Argentina
11