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M3.1 Earthquake near Iglesia, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-11-01 07:50:11 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Iglesia, San Juan (Argentina) on November 1, 2026 at 07:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

ID
26cfcdda205a1d5b22ccc3d15800d41a1027b291
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
24.5 km
UTC time
2026-11-01 07:50:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Iglesia
County
Iglesia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.17000, -69.39000
Temperature
-4.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.5 km
Shallow
24.5 km
24.5 km — shallower than the regional average (135.4 km)
Regional average: 135.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 340 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
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    Distance: 347 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 350 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 364 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 365 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 388 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 413 Catalogue entries

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