Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 224.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jujuy · Municipio de Catua
Country overviewArgentina · Jujuy
M3.3 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On July 18, 2026 at 09:02 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina). At around 224 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 M3.7.
Details
ID
db371f67b7d506d97db57bd1b354f6588e406c1a
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
224.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 09:02:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.70000,
-67.08000
Temperature
-3.0°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
224.1 km
224.1 km — deeper than the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 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
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
585
Country (24h)
Argentina
10