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Argentina · Catamarca

M4.1 Earthquake near Municipio de Belén, Catamarca (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-04-14 20:06:19 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
225.9 km
Source
EMSC

Catamarca · Municipio de Belén

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About this earthquake

On April 14, 2026 at 20:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Belén, Catamarca (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 226 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 225.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 225.9 km
Intermediate
225.9 km
225.9 km — deeper than 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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Volcanoes nearby

  • Blanco, Cerro
    Distance: 161 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 4'670 m ·Last eruption: -2300 ·Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 177 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 190 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 193 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Peinado
    Distance: 196 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'741 m ·Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 199 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina

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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