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Argentina · Jujuy

M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio de Cusi Cusi, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-03-03 07:55:30 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
274.5 km
Source
EMSC

Jujuy · Municipio de Cusi Cusi

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Cusi Cusi, Jujuy (Argentina) on March 3, 2026 at 07:55 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 275 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

ID
c657111d1fa5c031b45fb6e78a28c66182690e05
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
274.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-03 07:55:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Jujuy
City
Municipio de Cusi Cusi
County
Departamento Santa Catalina
Village
Municipio de Cusi Cusi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.75000, -67.14000
Temperature
3.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 274.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 274.5 km
Intermediate
274.5 km
274.5 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

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Jujuy

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 250 Catalogue entries

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