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Argentina · Catamarca

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

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

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth: 139.0 km
Source: EMSC

Catamarca · Municipio de Fiambalá

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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: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

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Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

139.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-19 04:50:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Catamarca

City

Municipio de Fiambalá

County

Departamento Tinogasta

Village

Municipio de Fiambalá

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-27.62000, -67.51000

Temperature

5.2°C

Depth profile

Intermediate

139 km

139 km — close to the regional average (143.2 km)

Regional average: 143.2 km

Why depth matters

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

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