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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 M5.1.

Details

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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

Intermediate

140 km

140 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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