M3.2 Depth: 222.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 12:36:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 3, 2026 at 12:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near JUJUY, ARGENTINA (Argentina). At around 222 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

222.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-03 12:36:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Jujuy

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-23.61000, -66.87000

Temperature

10.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

222 km

222 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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