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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Municipio de Fiambalá, Catamarca (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 15:34:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Fiambalá, Catamarca (Argentina) on July 24, 2026 at 15:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (146.7 km)
Regional average: 146.7 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Nazca ↔ South America · about 394 km away

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