Earthquake CATAMARCA, ARGENTINA (5.8 mw) (2024-12-24 22:42:24 UTC)

1735080144

-28.2120, -67.2911

110.80 KM

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck on CATAMARCA, ARGENTINA, at 2024-12-24 22:42:24 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mw and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in CATAMARCA, ARGENTINA

Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake

Action

Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.

Earthquake CATAMARCA, ARGENTINA (5.8 mw) (2024-12-24 22:42:24 UTC)

Magnitudo (mw)

5.8

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20241224_0000229

Nearest Places

Portezuelo de Quebrada Seca / 1.22 km
Portezuelo Oveleros / 4.69 km
Agua del Zorro / 6.56 km
Sierra de Vinquis / 7.27 km
La Isla / 8.24 km

Comment

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Depth: 41.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.8

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Depth: 0.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.2

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Depth: 110.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.0

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Depth: 123.67 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

0.3

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Time: 1735278320
Depth: 15.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

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Depth: 142.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.0

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Time: 1734881130
Depth: 157.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.4

51 km ESE of Londres, Argentina
Time: 1734370116
Depth: 171.35 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.0

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Time: 1734370110
Depth: 180.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.1

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Time: 1734097350
Depth: 126.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)