Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 204.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Catamarca · Departamento Antofagasta de la Sierra
Country overviewArgentina · Catamarca
M3.0 Earthquake near Departamento Antofagasta de la Sierra, Catamarca (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Departamento Antofagasta de la Sierra, Catamarca (Argentina) on September 13, 2026 at 22:19 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 204 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause 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 M4.8.
Details
ID
f690d989493dc9dfc6bc41754193cc9286274a5a
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
204.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-13 22:19:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-26.59000,
-67.20000
Temperature
-4.2°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
204 km
204 km — deeper than the regional average (135.4 km)
Regional average: 135.4 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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