M3.3 Depth: 242.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Municipio de Coranzulí, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 17:51:49 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Coranzulí, Jujuy (Argentina) on February 16, 2026 at 17:51 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 242 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 242 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 242 km
Intermediate
242 km
242 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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