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M3.2 Depth: 88.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Comuna La Bebida, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 01:23:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 9, 2026 at 01:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Comuna La Bebida, San Juan (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 88 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
88.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-09 01:23:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Comuna La Bebida
County
Rivadavia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.56000, -68.64000
Temperature
7.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 88 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 88 km
Intermediate
88 km
88 km — shallower than the regional average (143.3 km)
Regional average: 143.3 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

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    Distance: 234 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 274 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 310 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
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  • Palomo
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  • Risco Plateado
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