Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 169.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Catamarca · Municipio de Puerta de Corral Quemado
Country overviewArgentina · Catamarca
M2.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Puerta de Corral Quemado, Catamarca (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On July 18, 2026 at 11:55 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Puerta de Corral Quemado, Catamarca (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 169 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 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
a250510eae375d1edf8960d9ac1de1fb627c9481
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
169.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 11:55:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-27.20600,
-67.24500
Temperature
21.3°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
169 km
169 km — deeper than the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
592
Country (24h)
Argentina
11