Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 221.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jujuy · Municipio de Catua
Country overviewArgentina · Jujuy
M3.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina) on October 29, 2026 at 05:14 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 221 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
ID
d50dc6f9ac2ef91f1bcdab841b1cdd4bd4f3ef60
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
221.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-29 05:14:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.92000,
-66.97000
Temperature
0.7°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
221 km
221 km — deeper than the regional average (135.3 km)
Regional average: 135.3 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Jujuy
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 250 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
818
Country (24h)
Argentina
14