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M2.5 Depth: 169.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Puerta de Corral Quemado, Catamarca (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 11:55:21 UTC Local time: —

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 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 169 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 169 km
Intermediate
169 km
169 km — close to the regional average (146.9 km)
Regional average: 146.9 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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