M3.6 Depth: 261.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near JUJUY, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-04-28 23:44:24 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near JUJUY, ARGENTINA on April 28, 2026 at 23:44 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 261 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
261.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 23:44:24 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.36000, -66.27000
Temperature
2.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 261 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 261 km
Intermediate
261 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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