Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 215.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jujuy · Municipio de Catua
Country overviewArgentina · Jujuy
M3.2 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)
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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: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
98a9a4a1ac5d46b0e015315cbd8eb85b9aeeeefe
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
215.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 15:00:11 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.71000,
-67.01000
Temperature
4.3°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
215.8 km
215.8 km — deeper than the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Jujuy
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 250 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
576
Country (24h)
Argentina
11