M2.9 Depth: 106.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Ullúm, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-04-24 20:22:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Ullúm, San Juan (Argentina) on April 24, 2026 at 20:22 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 106 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: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

106.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-24 20:22:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Ullúm

County

Ullúm

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.25000, -68.85000

Temperature

16.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

106 km

106 km — shallower than the regional average (147 km)

Regional average: 147 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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Distance: 258 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

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Maipo

Distance: 337 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

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Palomo

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Tinguiririca

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