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M4.1 Depth: 161.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Municipio de Fiambalá, Catamarca (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 14:55:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Fiambalá, Catamarca (Argentina) on July 21, 2026 at 14:55 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 161 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 161 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 161 km
Intermediate
161 km
161 km — close to the regional average (146.7 km)
Regional average: 146.7 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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