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M3.8 Depth: 142.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near CATAMARCA, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-05-07 20:25:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near CATAMARCA, ARGENTINA on May 7, 2026 at 20:25 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 142 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
142.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-07 20:25:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.27000, -67.55000
Temperature
11.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 142 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 142 km
Intermediate
142 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

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  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Blanco, Cerro
    Distance: 168 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 4'670 m ·Last eruption: -2300 ·Argentina
  • Solo, El
    Distance: 173 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 182 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina

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