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Argentina · Jujuy

M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-11-11 17:13:23 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On November 11, 2026 at 17:13 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 214 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by INPRES. Argentina: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

ID
b1061f5f842166f1da6a0632b1d12333805f625e
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
214.0 km
UTC time
2026-11-11 17:13:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Jujuy
City
Municipio de Catua
County
Departamento Susques
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
inpres
Coordinates
-23.93000, -66.84000
Temperature
19.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 214 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 214 km
Intermediate
214 km
214 km — deeper than the regional average (134 km)
Regional average: 134 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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Jujuy

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 250 Catalogue entries

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