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Argentina · Jujuy

M3.3 Earthquake near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 13:32:12 UTC Local time: —

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth: 255.0 km
Source: EMSC

Jujuy · Municipio de Mina Pirquitas

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina) on January 31, 2026 at 13:32 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 255 km. 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 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

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Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

255.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-31 13:32:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Jujuy

City

Municipio de Mina Pirquitas

County

Departamento Rinconada

Village

Municipio de Mina Pirquitas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-22.98000, -66.99000

Temperature

14.3°C

Depth profile

Intermediate

255 km

255 km — deeper than the regional average (143.1 km)

Regional average: 143.1 km

Why depth matters

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

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