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M2.6 Earthquake near Ullúm, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 22:36:14 UTC Local time: —

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth: 85.0 km
Source: EMSC

San Juan · Ullúm

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About this earthquake

On May 21, 2026 at 22:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Ullúm, San Juan (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 85 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no 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 M5.1.

Details

026e70d9df28195ebc60eee78ae8656319bcdaa0

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

85.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-21 22:36:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Ullúm

County

Ullúm

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.46000, -68.83000

Temperature

8.4°C

Depth profile

Intermediate

85 km

85 km — shallower than the regional average (143.2 km)

Regional average: 143.2 km

Why depth matters

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

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