M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-26 22:16:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 26, 2026 at 22:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Casuarinas, San Juan (Argentina). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 13 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-26 22:16:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Casuarinas

County

25 de Mayo

Village

Casuarinas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.80000, -68.30000

Temperature

13.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (146.4 km)

Regional average: 146.4 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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