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M3.4 Depth: 243.4 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-19 22:33:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina) on July 19, 2026 at 22:33 UTC. At around 243 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
243.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-19 22:33:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Jujuy
City
Municipio de Catua
County
Departamento Susques
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.60000, -67.17000
Temperature
-0.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 243.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 243.4 km
Intermediate
243.4 km
243.4 km — deeper than the regional average (146.7 km)
Regional average: 146.7 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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