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Argentina · Jujuy

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

UTC time: 2026-01-26 11:09:50 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On January 26, 2026 at 11:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 221 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

ID
e4a5624533cca5d8726a972e2217948c3305a587
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
221.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-26 11:09:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Jujuy
City
Municipio de Susques
County
Departamento Susques
Village
Municipio de Susques
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.87000, -66.79000
Temperature
12.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 221 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 221 km
Intermediate
221 km
221 km — deeper than the regional average (140.6 km)
Regional average: 140.6 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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Jujuy

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 250 Catalogue entries

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