Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 242.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jujuy · Coranzuli
Country overviewArgentina · Jujuy
M3.8 Earthquake near Coranzuli, Jujuy (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On October 12, 2026 at 00:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Coranzuli, Jujuy (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 243 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
Details
ID
d808f9bcb404f0fb1f1eab305008a74f424a2012
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
242.8 km
UTC time
2026-10-12 00:24:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Coranzuli
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.33000,
-67.01000
Temperature
2.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
242.8 km
242.8 km — deeper than the regional average (140.3 km)
Regional average: 140.3 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
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