M3.8 Depth: 128.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-04-12 04:24:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 12, 2026 at 04:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina). At around 128 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

M3.8

Depth

128.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-12 04:24:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Calingasta

County

Calingasta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.33000, -70.06000

Temperature

-4.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

128 km

128 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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