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M2.6 Earthquake near La Cañada, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-13 15:23:13 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near La Cañada, San Juan (Argentina) on February 13, 2026 at 15:23 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 109 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

ID
1a34d97b357a0dcc38e89db259395f3097d0ddb7
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
109.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-13 15:23:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
La Cañada
County
Albardón
Village
La Cañada
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.42200, -68.45200
Temperature
31.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 109 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 109 km
Intermediate
109 km
109 km — shallower than the regional average (143.1 km)
Regional average: 143.1 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: 256 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 296 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
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    Distance: 331 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 378 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Palomo
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  • Risco Plateado
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