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M3.7 Depth: 278.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-02-25 06:53:33 UTC Local time: —

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: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

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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 (147 km)
Regional average: 147 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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