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Argentina · Catamarca

M3.2 Earthquake near Municipio de Fiambalá, Catamarca (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 11:20:39 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
140.0 km
Source
EMSC

Catamarca · Municipio de Fiambalá

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Fiambalá, Catamarca (Argentina) on May 19, 2026 at 11:20 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 140 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: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

ID
5274f5c89646a1751f229e8c88e534fc4cc44fc4
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
140.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 11:20:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Catamarca
City
Municipio de Fiambalá
County
Departamento Tinogasta
Village
Municipio de Fiambalá
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-27.75000, -67.53000
Temperature
10.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 140 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 140 km
Intermediate
140 km
140 km — close to the regional average (140.6 km)
Regional average: 140.6 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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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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