Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 193.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jujuy · Municipio de Catua
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M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina) on October 29, 2026 at 19:54 UTC. At around 194 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
ID
e221d9afb05f16a18c4b3947f2f2f05c7bcacf0f
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
193.8 km
UTC time
2026-10-29 19:54:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.90000,
-66.90000
Temperature
8.3°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
193.8 km
193.8 km — deeper than the regional average (135.4 km)
Regional average: 135.4 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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