Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 144.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Catamarca · Municipio de Tinogasta
Country overviewArgentina · Catamarca
M2.6 Earthquake near Municipio de Tinogasta, Catamarca (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tinogasta, Catamarca (Argentina) on October 29, 2026 at 00:06 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 144 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
ID
8e4974485d48be8bc0f6588c88119e2591bd4584
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
144.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-29 00:06:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-27.76000,
-67.42000
Temperature
18.8°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
144 km
144 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.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Catamarca
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 133 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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