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M2.6 Depth: 110.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Colonia Aibily, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 20:17:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Colonia Aibily, San Juan (Argentina) on August 27, 2026 at 20:17 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 110 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
110.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-27 20:17:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Colonia Aibily
County
25 de Mayo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.87800, -68.32300
Temperature
13.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 110 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 110 km
Intermediate
110 km
110 km — shallower than the regional average (143.3 km)
Regional average: 143.3 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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