M3.2 Depth: 281.8 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-04-12 18:20:41 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Mina Pirquitas, Jujuy (Argentina) on April 12, 2026 at 18:20 UTC. At around 282 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: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 281.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 281.8 km
Intermediate
281.8 km
281.8 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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