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M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Santa María, Catamarca (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-10 20:18:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 10, 2026 at 20:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Santa María, Catamarca (Argentina). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (147 km)
Regional average: 147 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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