Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 174.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Catamarca · Municipio de Saujil
Country overviewArgentina · Catamarca
M3.9 Earthquake near Municipio de Saujil, Catamarca (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Saujil, Catamarca (Argentina) on June 1, 2026 at 02:16 UTC. At around 174 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
Details
ID
b7be49e4e12a6114d2403d9b3c515b21ced30748
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
174.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-01 02:16:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Municipio de Saujil
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-27.92000,
-66.63000
Temperature
11.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
174 km
174 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 ≥ 3.0 · 56 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)
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604
Country (24h)
Argentina
8