M2.8 Depth: 195.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near CATAMARCA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 01:50:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 4, 2026 at 01:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near CATAMARCA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). At around 195 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

195.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-04 01:50:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Catamarca

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-27.82000, -66.61000

Temperature

23.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

195 km

195 km — deeper than the regional average (147 km)

Regional average: 147 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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