M2.8 Depth: 103.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-04-12 05:42:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina) on April 12, 2026 at 05:42 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 103 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

103.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-12 05:42:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Calingasta

County

Calingasta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.49000, -69.27000

Temperature

10.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

103 km

103 km — shallower than the regional average (147 km)

Regional average: 147 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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