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M3.5 Earthquake near Ullúm, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-25 11:18:11 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On February 25, 2026 at 11:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Ullúm, San Juan (Argentina). With a focal depth of about 68 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

ID
23b9f680e8d0493592e1627b18c8b9408db0d995
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
68.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-25 11:18:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Ullúm
County
Ullúm
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.41000, -68.75000
Temperature
12.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 68 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 68 km
Shallow
68 km
68 km — shallower than the regional average (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 245 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 285 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 322 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
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  • Palomo
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  • Risco Plateado
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