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Argentina · Catamarca

M3.0 Earthquake near Departamento Antofagasta de la Sierra, Catamarca (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-09-13 22:19:35 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
204.0 km
Source
EMSC

Catamarca · Departamento Antofagasta de la Sierra

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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: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 204 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 204 km
Intermediate
204 km
204 km — deeper than the regional average (142.5 km)
Regional average: 142.5 km
Why depth matters

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

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Blanco, Cerro
    Distance: 58 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 4'670 m ·Last eruption: -2300 ·Argentina
  • Peinado
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'741 m ·Argentina
  • Condor, El
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'373 m ·Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 119 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Nevada, Sierra
    Distance: 138 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'173 m ·Chile-Argentina

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Context for this earthquake

14 Sep 2025 – 14 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 52 Catalogue entries

Of 51 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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