M4.0 Depth: 230.8 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-06-11 15:15:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina) on June 11, 2026 at 15:15 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 231 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

230.8 km

UTC time

2026-06-11 15:15:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Jujuy

City

Municipio de Catua

County

Departamento Susques

Village

Municipio de Catua

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-23.60000, -66.79000

Temperature

3.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

230.8 km

230.8 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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