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Argentina · Jujuy

M3.3 Earthquake near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-21 10:48:52 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On February 21, 2026 at 10:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Susques, Jujuy (Argentina). At around 244 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 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

ID
eb221d924fe206f4d14c1f6312054e7f4c55fdd7
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
244.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-21 10:48:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Jujuy
City
Municipio de Susques
County
Departamento Susques
Village
Municipio de Susques
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.02000, -66.64000
Temperature
9.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 244 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 244 km
Intermediate
244 km
244 km — deeper than the regional average (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 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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