Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 28.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Catamarca · Departamento Antofagasta de la Sierra
Country overviewArgentina · Catamarca
M2.6 Earthquake near Departamento Antofagasta de la Sierra, Catamarca (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On February 25, 2026 at 12:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Departamento Antofagasta de la Sierra, Catamarca (Argentina). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 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: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
9e5da03ef93dfccdb422cf9d4fe136b4e0f9a2fb
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-25 12:42:15 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-25.96000,
-66.97900
Temperature
16.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
28 km
28 km — shallower than the regional average (140.6 km)
Regional average: 140.6 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
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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