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M3.3 Depth: 167.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Municipio de Belén, Catamarca (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-02 19:14:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 2, 2026 at 19:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Belén, Catamarca (Argentina). At around 167 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 167 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 167 km
Intermediate
167 km
167 km — close to the regional average (148.2 km)
Regional average: 148.2 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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