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M2.6 Depth: 9.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Collagasta, Catamarca (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 14:57:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 26, 2026 at 14:57 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Collagasta, Catamarca (Argentina). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 M3.8.

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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 (143.3 km)
Regional average: 143.3 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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