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M4.2 Depth: 123.1 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Departamento Antofagasta de la Sierra, Catamarca (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 10:55:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Departamento Antofagasta de la Sierra, Catamarca (Argentina) on August 3, 2026 at 10:55 UTC. At around 123 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 12 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 123.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 123.1 km
Intermediate
123.1 km
123.1 km — close to the regional average (143.3 km)
Regional average: 143.3 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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