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M3.0 Earthquake near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-10-04 12:29:32 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina) on October 4, 2026 at 12:29 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 126 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

ID
16efdfba721461a80f6d49233b5e53165a72dd2c
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
126.4 km
UTC time
2026-10-04 12:29:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Calingasta
County
Calingasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.68000, -70.03000
Temperature
-8.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 126.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 126.4 km
Intermediate
126.4 km
126.4 km — close to the regional average (140.8 km)
Regional average: 140.8 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: 306 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 346 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 388 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 413 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Solo, El
    Distance: 418 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 423 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina

San Juan

Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 413 Catalogue entries

Of 412 other entries for this area and period, 327 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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