M3.0 Depth: 228.7 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-06-05 12:46:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina) on June 5, 2026 at 12:46 UTC. At around 229 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

228.7 km

UTC time

2026-06-05 12:46:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Jujuy

City

Municipio de Catua

County

Departamento Susques

Village

Municipio de Catua

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-23.46000, -67.09000

Temperature

3.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

228.7 km

228.7 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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