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Argentina · Catamarca

M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio de Puerta de Corral Quemado, Catamarca (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-17 16:50:39 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
153.0 km
Source
EMSC

Catamarca · Municipio de Puerta de Corral Quemado

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About this earthquake

On July 17, 2026 at 16:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Puerta de Corral Quemado, Catamarca (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 153 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 153 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 153 km
Intermediate
153 km
153 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.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Blanco, Cerro
    Distance: 93 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 4'670 m ·Last eruption: -2300 ·Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Peinado
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'741 m ·Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 139 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 142 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina

Catamarca

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 56 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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