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M2.8 Depth: 220.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-29 20:12:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 29, 2026 at 20:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina). At around 220 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 220 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 220 km
Intermediate
220 km
220 km — deeper than the regional average (147 km)
Regional average: 147 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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