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M4.5 Depth: 157.1 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Saujil, Catamarca (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-26 17:29:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 26, 2026 at 17:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Saujil, Catamarca (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 157 km. 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 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 157.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 157.1 km
Intermediate
157.1 km
157.1 km — close to the regional average (146.4 km)
Regional average: 146.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Nazca ↔ South America · about 513 km away

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