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M2.8 Depth: 126.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Municipio de Tinogasta, Catamarca (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-04-09 18:20:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 9, 2026 at 18:20 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tinogasta, Catamarca (Argentina). At around 126 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 126 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 126 km
Intermediate
126 km
126 km — close to the regional average (147 km)
Regional average: 147 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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