Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 25.0 km
- Source
- INPRES
Jujuy · Municipio de Libertador General San Martín
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M3.4 Earthquake near Municipio de Libertador General San Martín, Jujuy (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Libertador General San Martín, Jujuy (Argentina) on October 24, 2026 at 07:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by INPRES. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
ID
a3d119b2bf14ef0a55e074c42c85992ac2b816c5
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-24 07:21:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
inpres
Coordinates
-23.90500,
-64.88200
Temperature
16.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
25 km
25 km — shallower than the regional average (135.4 km)
Regional average: 135.4 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Jujuy
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 250 Catalogue entries
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