Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 291.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jujuy · Municipio de Catua
Country overviewArgentina · Jujuy
M3.6 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)
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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 M3.7.
Details
ID
e715903b748a5eab1ca0398cbacc051f43ddf5f6
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
291.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 03:31:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.91000,
-66.97000
Temperature
1.3°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
291.6 km
291.6 km — deeper than the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 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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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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