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Argentina · Jujuy

M3.7 Earthquake near Municipio de Rinconada, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-05-23 17:12:09 UTC Local time: —

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth: 263.0 km
Source: EMSC

Jujuy · Municipio de Rinconada

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About this earthquake

On May 23, 2026 at 17:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Rinconada, Jujuy (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 263 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

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Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

263.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-23 17:12:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Jujuy

City

Municipio de Rinconada

County

Departamento Rinconada

Village

Municipio de Rinconada

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-22.63000, -66.17000

Depth profile

Intermediate

263 km

263 km — deeper than the regional average (143.2 km)

Regional average: 143.2 km

Why depth matters

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

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