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M2.9 Depth: 89.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-20 22:51:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Albardón, San Juan (Argentina) on July 20, 2026 at 22:51 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 89 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
89.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 22:51:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Albardón
County
Albardón
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.37000, -68.56000
Temperature
9.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 89 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 89 km
Intermediate
89 km
89 km — shallower than the regional average (146.7 km)
Regional average: 146.7 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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    Distance: 256 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 297 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
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    Distance: 333 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
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  • Palomo
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