M3.0 Depth: 210.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 00:42:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina) on January 12, 2026 at 00:42 UTC. At around 210 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

210.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-12 00:42:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Jujuy

City

Municipio de Catua

County

Departamento Susques

Village

Municipio de Catua

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-23.48900, -66.91700

Temperature

5.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

210 km

210 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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