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M2.5 Depth: 139.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Fiambalá, Catamarca (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 04:50:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2026 at 04:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Fiambalá, Catamarca (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 139 km. 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: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 139 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 139 km
Intermediate
139 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

  • Blanco, Cerro
    Distance: 98 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 4'670 m ·Last eruption: -2300 ·Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 114 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 125 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Peinado
    Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'741 m ·Argentina

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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