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Argentina · Catamarca

M2.7 Earthquake near Municipio de Tinogasta, Catamarca (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-10-04 07:52:19 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
138.0 km
Source
EMSC

Catamarca · Municipio de Tinogasta

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tinogasta, Catamarca (Argentina) on October 4, 2026 at 07:52 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 138 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 138 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 138 km
Intermediate
138 km
138 km — close to the regional average (140.8 km)
Regional average: 140.8 km
Why depth matters

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

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Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 133 Catalogue entries

Of 132 other entries for this area and period, 81 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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