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M4.2 Depth: 216.3 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-04-27 21:15:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina) on April 27, 2026 at 21:15 UTC. At around 216 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
216.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-27 21:15:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Jujuy
City
Municipio de Catua
County
Departamento Susques
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.91000, -66.87000
Temperature
5.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 216.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 216.3 km
Intermediate
216.3 km
216.3 km — deeper than the regional average (148.6 km)
Regional average: 148.6 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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