Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 144.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Catamarca · Municipio de Fiambalá
Country overviewArgentina · Catamarca
M2.6 Earthquake near Municipio de Fiambalá, Catamarca (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On July 19, 2026 at 05:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Fiambalá, Catamarca (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 144 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
08019d071c11a34f7168886d07710accafc710b9
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
144.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-19 05:33:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Fiambalá
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-27.59000,
-67.47000
Temperature
6.2°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
144 km
144 km — close to the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Catamarca
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 133 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
576
Country (24h)
Argentina
11