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M3.1 Depth: 125.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Municipio de Fiambalá, Catamarca (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-02 12:23:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Fiambalá, Catamarca (Argentina) on August 2, 2026 at 12:23 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 125 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 125 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 125 km
Intermediate
125 km
125 km — close to the regional average (146.4 km)
Regional average: 146.4 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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