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M2.7 Depth: 170.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Municipio de Saujil, Catamarca (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 20:30:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 14, 2026 at 20:30 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Saujil, Catamarca (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 170 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 170 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 170 km
Intermediate
170 km
170 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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