Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 135.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Catamarca · Municipio de Tinogasta
Country overviewArgentina · Catamarca
M2.7 Earthquake near Municipio de Tinogasta, Catamarca (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tinogasta, Catamarca (Argentina) on August 26, 2026 at 14:53 UTC. At around 135 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
f77ecec056fa479db56f026671a27b6a30ab2647
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
135.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-26 14:53:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.31200,
-67.52400
Temperature
24.7°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
135 km
135 km — close to the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 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 ≥ 2.0 · 133 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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