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M3.8 Depth: 317.8 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Municipio de Cusi Cusi, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 18:06:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Cusi Cusi, Jujuy (Argentina) on January 21, 2026 at 18:06 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 318 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. 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 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 317.8 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 317.8 km
Deep
317.8 km
317.8 km — deeper than the regional average (147 km)
Regional average: 147 km
Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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