M2.6 Depth: 162.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Municipio de Londres, Catamarca (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 20:43:59 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 28, 2026 at 20:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Londres, Catamarca (Argentina). At around 162 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 162 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 162 km
Intermediate
162 km
162 km — close to the regional average (143.3 km)
Regional average: 143.3 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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