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Argentina · Catamarca

M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio de Fiambalá, Catamarca (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-05-30 14:36:42 UTC Local time: —

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth: 148.0 km
Source: EMSC

Catamarca · Municipio de Fiambalá

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Fiambalá, Catamarca (Argentina) on May 30, 2026 at 14:36 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 148 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

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Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

148.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-30 14:36:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Catamarca

City

Municipio de Fiambalá

County

Departamento Tinogasta

Village

Municipio de Fiambalá

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-27.74000, -67.51000

Temperature

15.4°C

Depth profile

Intermediate

148 km

148 km — close to the regional average (140.6 km)

Regional average: 140.6 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

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 56 Catalogue entries

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