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M3.6 Depth: 95.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Villa General San Martín, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-03-20 21:38:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 20, 2026 at 21:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Villa General San Martín, San Juan (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 95 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 95 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 95 km
Intermediate
95 km
95 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

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