Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Catamarca · Municipio de Aconquija
Country overviewArgentina · Catamarca
M3.3 Earthquake near Municipio de Aconquija, Catamarca (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On July 24, 2026 at 01:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Aconquija, Catamarca (Argentina). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.
Details
ID
2246b3e7d64f6e761b21165840d4df80927932e8
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-24 01:11:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-27.54000,
-66.00000
Temperature
4.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (142 km)
Regional average: 142 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Catamarca
Context for this earthquake
22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 55 Catalogue entries
Of 54 other entries for this area and period, 27 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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