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M2.9 Earthquake near Comuna La Bebida, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-05-26 19:16:55 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Comuna La Bebida, San Juan (Argentina) on May 26, 2026 at 19:16 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 88 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

ID
230df0dbe9a5d8fbafb47456420c4964e2d14f83
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
88.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-26 19:16:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Comuna La Bebida
County
Rivadavia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.57000, -68.65000
Temperature
12.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 88 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 88 km
Intermediate
88 km
88 km — shallower than the regional average (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 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: 233 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 273 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
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    Distance: 309 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 356 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Palomo
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