Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 227.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jujuy · Municipio de Catua
Country overviewArgentina · Jujuy
M3.3 Earthquake near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On May 16, 2026 at 23:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Catua, Jujuy (Argentina). At around 228 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
f9f52a0aa7c83d57e21233afe1f8af3f0c334c70
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
227.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 23:51:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.51000,
-67.09000
Temperature
-0.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
227.7 km
227.7 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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Cordon de Puntas Negras
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Acamarachi
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Chiliques
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Colachi
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Lascar
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Miniques
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