Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 215.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jujuy · Municipio de Susques
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M2.8 Earthquake near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina) on May 20, 2026 at 09:33 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 215 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
ae006dfc7674f8b29936ebbbeef42d6fca42c428
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
215.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 09:33:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Municipio de Susques
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.98700,
-66.71200
Temperature
1.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
215 km
215 km — deeper than the regional average (140.6 km)
Regional average: 140.6 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Jujuy
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 282 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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