Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 216.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jujuy · Municipio de Catua
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M4.2 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)
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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 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
dc1e92a15e8c30c69f3eb026b10a92e166f33d9e
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
216.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-27 21:15:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.91000,
-66.87000
Temperature
5.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
216.3 km
216.3 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Cordon de Puntas Negras
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Caichinque
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Miniques
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Chiliques
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Aracar
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Acamarachi
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