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M3.9 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-21 23:26:00 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina) on February 21, 2026 at 23:26 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 245 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

ID
a25d94d0132d6599b2a91d3d1b15a1974e42028b
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
244.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-21 23:26:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Jujuy
City
Municipio de Catua
County
Departamento Susques
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.69000, -67.15000
Temperature
7.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 244.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 244.5 km
Intermediate
244.5 km
244.5 km — deeper than the regional average (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 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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