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M2.8 Depth: 92.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Las Lomitas, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-03-21 20:27:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Las Lomitas, San Juan (Argentina) on March 21, 2026 at 20:27 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 92 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
92.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 20:27:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Las Lomitas
County
Albardón
Village
Las Lomitas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.39000, -68.51000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 92 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 92 km
Intermediate
92 km
92 km — shallower than the regional average (148.7 km)
Regional average: 148.7 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

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 257 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 297 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 332 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 380 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 395 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Risco Plateado
    Distance: 415 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina

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