Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 204.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jujuy · Municipio de Catua
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M3.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina) on February 3, 2026 at 08:55 UTC. At around 204 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
c3af7c86f3933eb1b41a01faa7fd151073e69176
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
204.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-03 08:55:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.96000,
-66.94000
Temperature
5.8°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
204 km
204 km — deeper than the regional average (140.6 km)
Regional average: 140.6 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
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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