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M2.5 Depth: 9.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Municipio de San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Catamarca (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 18:56:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Catamarca (Argentina) on August 11, 2026 at 18:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 15 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (145.5 km)
Regional average: 145.5 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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