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M3.7 Depth: 292.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Municipio de Rinconada, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 09:03:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Rinconada, Jujuy (Argentina) on January 7, 2026 at 09:03 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 292 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 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 292 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 292 km
Intermediate
292 km
292 km — deeper than the regional average (147 km)
Regional average: 147 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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