M3.3 Depth: 269.7 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 14:20:25 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina) on July 30, 2026 at 14:20 UTC. At around 270 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 269.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 269.7 km
Intermediate
269.7 km
269.7 km — deeper than the regional average (146.4 km)
Regional average: 146.4 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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Stats (last 24h)

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