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Argentina · Jujuy

M2.8 Earthquake near Municipio de Cusi Cusi, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-05-13 23:39:53 UTC Local time: —

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth: 298.0 km
Source: EMSC

Jujuy · Municipio de Cusi Cusi

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About this earthquake

On May 13, 2026 at 23:39 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Cusi Cusi, Jujuy (Argentina). At around 298 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

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Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

298.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-13 23:39:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Jujuy

City

Municipio de Cusi Cusi

County

Departamento Santa Catalina

Village

Municipio de Cusi Cusi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-22.63000, -66.65000

Temperature

3.9°C

Depth profile

Intermediate

298 km

298 km — deeper than the regional average (143.2 km)

Regional average: 143.2 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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