M3.3 Depth: 227.7 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-16 23:51:13 UTC Local time:

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: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
227.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 23:51:13 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Jujuy
City
Municipio de Catua
County
Departamento Susques
Village
Municipio de Catua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.51000, -67.09000
Temperature
-0.9°C

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