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M2.6 Depth: 126.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Municipio de Tinogasta, Catamarca (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-22 03:49:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 22, 2026 at 03:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tinogasta, Catamarca (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 126 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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 M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 126 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 126 km
Intermediate
126 km
126 km — close to the regional average (144.3 km)
Regional average: 144.3 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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