Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 195.6 km
- Source
- USGS
Jujuy · Municipio de Catua
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M4.3 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina) on October 11, 2026 at 21:33 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 196 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by USGS. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
Details
ID
c61d8f53847796aa90a5d38ee4dc69ed7453fed1
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
195.6 km
UTC time
2026-10-11 21:33:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-23.96080,
-66.85030
Temperature
6.2°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
195.6 km
195.6 km — deeper than the regional average (140.3 km)
Regional average: 140.3 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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