M2.9 Depth: 120.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-02-27 15:40:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 27, 2026 at 15:40 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Caucete, San Juan (Argentina). At around 120 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

120.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-27 15:40:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Caucete

County

Caucete

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.75000, -67.20000

Temperature

29.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

120 km

120 km — close to 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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Maipo

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