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M3.0 Depth: 274.5 km

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

UTC time: 2026-03-03 07:55:30 UTC Local time: —

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: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

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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 (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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