Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- INPRES
San Luis · Junín
Country overviewArgentina · San Luis
M2.3 Earthquake near Junín, San Luis (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On November 12, 2026 at 05:55 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Junín, San Luis (Argentina). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by INPRES. Argentina: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (133.8 km)
Regional average: 133.8 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
San Luis
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 37 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
728
Country (24h)
Argentina
21