M3.6 Depth: 291.6 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 03:31:14 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 11, 2026 at 03:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 292 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
291.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 03:31:14 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.91000, -66.97000
Temperature
1.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 291.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 291.6 km
Intermediate
291.6 km
291.6 km — deeper than the regional average (143.3 km)
Regional average: 143.3 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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