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M3.5 Depth: 221.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-27 01:41:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina) on February 27, 2026 at 01:41 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 221 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
221.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-27 01:41:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Jujuy
City
Municipio de Catua
County
Departamento Susques
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.64000, -66.78000
Temperature
3.0°C

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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 (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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