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M3.6 Depth: 202.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 02:42:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina) on April 8, 2026 at 02:42 UTC. At around 202 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 202 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 202 km
Intermediate
202 km
202 km — deeper than the regional average (147 km)
Regional average: 147 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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