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M3.0 Depth: 205.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near JUJUY, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-05-05 12:05:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 12:05 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near JUJUY, ARGENTINA. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 205 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
205.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 12:05:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.64600, -66.92100
Temperature
7.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 205 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 205 km
Intermediate
205 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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