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M2.5 Depth: 131.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-14 15:36:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tinogasta, Catamarca (Argentina) on July 14, 2026 at 15:36 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 131 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 13 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 131 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 131 km
Intermediate
131 km
131 km — close to the regional average (147.1 km)
Regional average: 147.1 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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