M3.0 Depth: 151.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio de Tinogasta, Catamarca (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 20:26:17 UTC Local time:

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 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 151 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 151 km
Intermediate
151 km
151 km — close to the regional average (145.2 km)
Regional average: 145.2 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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