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Argentina · Jujuy

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

UTC time: 2026-02-25 06:53:33 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
278.0 km
Source
EMSC

Jujuy · Municipio de Rinconada

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About this earthquake

On February 25, 2026 at 06:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Rinconada, Jujuy (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 278 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

ID
dac6f040555362ea69696a14dabc4a4ade021a5f
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
278.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-25 06:53:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Jujuy
City
Municipio de Rinconada
County
Departamento Rinconada
Village
Municipio de Rinconada
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.46000, -66.07000
Temperature
5.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 278 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 278 km
Intermediate
278 km
278 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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