M3.2 Depth: 215.8 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 15:00:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2026 at 15:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina). At around 216 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

215.8 km

UTC time

2026-07-18 15:00:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Jujuy

City

Municipio de Catua

County

Departamento Susques

Village

Municipio de Catua

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-23.71000, -67.01000

Temperature

4.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

215.8 km

215.8 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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