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Argentina · Jujuy

M3.4 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 18:54:59 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On September 1, 2026 at 18:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 221 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 15 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

ID
916d9bb53b8da8b2b59c1372b9f14bc04fc6445e
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
221.4 km
UTC time
2026-09-01 18:54:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Jujuy
City
Municipio de Catua
County
Departamento Susques
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.88000, -66.91000
Temperature
11.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 221.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 221.4 km
Intermediate
221.4 km
221.4 km — deeper than the regional average (140.4 km)
Regional average: 140.4 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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Jujuy

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 250 Catalogue entries

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