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M3.8 Depth: 197.8 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-17 14:45:04 UTC Local time: —

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 M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
197.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-17 14:45:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Jujuy
City
Municipio de Catua
County
Departamento Susques
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.67000, -67.01000
Temperature
4.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 197.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 197.8 km
Intermediate
197.8 km
197.8 km — deeper than the regional average (146.9 km)
Regional average: 146.9 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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