Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 203.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jujuy · Municipio de Catua
Country overviewArgentina · Jujuy
M3.8 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On September 27, 2026 at 18:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina). At around 204 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
Details
ID
af55917906ea5ab096f0f33d464e499989fdc39e
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
203.8 km
UTC time
2026-09-27 18:53:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.78000,
-66.87000
Temperature
17.7°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
203.8 km
203.8 km — deeper than the regional average (140.4 km)
Regional average: 140.4 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 ≥ 3.0 · 250 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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