Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 221.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jujuy · Municipio de Catua
Country overviewArgentina · Jujuy
M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina) on July 3, 2026 at 04:25 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 221 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
bec7342dae99fe03a480acacdbded37d66143788
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
221.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-03 04:25:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.46000,
-67.11000
Temperature
-1.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
221.1 km
221.1 km — deeper than the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 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
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
567
Country (24h)
Argentina
9