Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 126.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Catamarca · Municipio de Tinogasta
Country overviewArgentina · Catamarca
M2.8 Earthquake near Municipio de Tinogasta, Catamarca (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On July 3, 2026 at 02:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tinogasta, Catamarca (Argentina). At around 126 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
39c995f6ef8eb00ea2d67e7ab528e86832e9bc30
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
126.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-03 02:07:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.22000,
-67.62000
Temperature
2.3°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
126 km
126 km — close to the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Catamarca
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 133 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
583
Country (24h)
Argentina
9