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Argentina · Catamarca

M3.6 Earthquake near Municipio de Belén, Catamarca (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-06-25 13:16:41 UTC Local time: —

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth: 161.0 km
Source: EMSC

Catamarca · Municipio de Belén

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About this earthquake

On June 25, 2026 at 13:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Belén, Catamarca (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 161 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

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Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

161.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-25 13:16:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Catamarca

City

Municipio de Belén

County

Departamento Belén

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-27.91000, -66.80000

Temperature

9.1°C

Depth profile

Intermediate

161 km

161 km — close to the regional average (140.6 km)

Regional average: 140.6 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 56 Catalogue entries

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