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M4.2 Depth: 156.1 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Caucete, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-06-15 17:53:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Caucete, San Juan (Argentina) on June 15, 2026 at 17:53 UTC. At around 156 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
156.1 km
UTC time
2026-06-15 17:53:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Caucete
County
Caucete
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.25800, -67.43800
Temperature
14.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 156.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 156.1 km
Intermediate
156.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 327 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 364 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 393 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 437 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 458 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Tipas
    Distance: 465 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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