M3.3 Depth: 233.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-05 17:55:13 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 17:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 233 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 233 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 233 km
Intermediate
233 km
233 km — deeper than the regional average (148.7 km)
Regional average: 148.7 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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