Argentina · Jujuy

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

UTC time: 2026-03-26 06:11:46 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On March 26, 2026 at 06:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 241 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

ID
931ec2b521b34085a9216161be53bd841b3444d6
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
241.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-26 06:11:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
Village
Municipio de Susques
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.23000, -66.62000
Temperature
3.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 241 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 241 km
Intermediate
241 km
241 km — deeper than the regional average (140.6 km)
Regional average: 140.6 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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