Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 230.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jujuy · Municipio de Catua
Country overviewArgentina · Jujuy
M3.2 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina) on May 26, 2026 at 20:57 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 230 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
b82b4eec9069981e9ffe9f28bf5b422ae0ff2841
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
230.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-26 20:57:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.77000,
-67.02000
Temperature
6.7°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
230.2 km
230.2 km — deeper than the regional average (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 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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