Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Catamarca · Departamento Antofagasta de la Sierra
Country overviewArgentina · Catamarca
M2.9 Earthquake near Departamento Antofagasta de la Sierra, Catamarca (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Departamento Antofagasta de la Sierra, Catamarca (Argentina) on August 11, 2026 at 14:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
83fcfe0f957e784d8d85907adf87d141fec84ce7
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 14:05:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-25.68300,
-66.76000
Temperature
1.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
35 km
35 km — shallower than the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 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
Volcanoes nearby
Catamarca
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 133 Catalogue entries
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