M3.4 Depth: 323.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Municipio de Rinconada, Jujuy (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-04-10 17:22:28 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Rinconada, Jujuy (Argentina) on April 10, 2026 at 17:22 UTC. At roughly 323 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 323 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 323 km
Deep
323 km
323 km — deeper than the regional average (147 km)
Regional average: 147 km
Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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