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M3.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Municipio de Aconquija, Catamarca (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 01:11:36 UTC Local time: —

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: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (146.7 km)
Regional average: 146.7 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

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