Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 151.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Catamarca · Municipio de Tinogasta
Country overviewArgentina · Catamarca
M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio de Tinogasta, Catamarca (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On August 13, 2026 at 20:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tinogasta, Catamarca (Argentina). At around 151 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 12 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
e420bf8e9edea5c96c592577a22eaf7a45aa1e58
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
151.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 20:26:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-27.80000,
-67.37000
Temperature
15.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
151 km
151 km — close to the regional average (140.4 km)
Regional average: 140.4 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)
Global (24h)
627
Country (24h)
Argentina
12