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M3.0 Depth: 147.8 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio de Fiambalá, Catamarca (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 17:51:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 31, 2026 at 17:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Fiambalá, Catamarca (Argentina). At around 148 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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 M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 147.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 147.8 km
Intermediate
147.8 km
147.8 km — close to the regional average (146.4 km)
Regional average: 146.4 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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