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Argentina · Catamarca

M2.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Tinogasta, Catamarca (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-10-28 10:12:47 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
148.0 km
Source
EMSC

Catamarca · Municipio de Tinogasta

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About this earthquake

On October 28, 2026 at 10:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tinogasta, Catamarca (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 148 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 148 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 148 km
Intermediate
148 km
148 km — close to the regional average (140.7 km)
Regional average: 140.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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Catamarca

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 133 Catalogue entries

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