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

UTC time: 2026-08-02 12:23:44 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
125.0 km
Source
EMSC

Catamarca · Municipio de Fiambalá

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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: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

ID
ea08102ea83c408491fc4157ea234ac30ec49743
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
125.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-02 12:23:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Catamarca
City
Municipio de Fiambalá
County
Departamento Tinogasta
Village
Municipio de Fiambalá
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-27.64000, -67.63000
Temperature
13.2°C

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 (142.1 km)
Regional average: 142.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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Context for this earthquake

21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 55 Catalogue entries

Of 54 other entries for this area and period, 41 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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