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M3.1 Earthquake near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-07 17:53:40 UTC Local time: —

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth: 95.0 km
Source: EMSC

San Juan · Calingasta

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About this earthquake

On February 7, 2026 at 17:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 95 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

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Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

95.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-07 17:53:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Calingasta

County

Calingasta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.38000, -69.26000

Temperature

30.2°C

Depth profile

Intermediate

95 km

95 km — shallower than the regional average (143.1 km)

Regional average: 143.1 km

Why depth matters

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

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