Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 150.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
San Luis · Ayacucho
Country overviewArgentina · San Luis
M3.9 Earthquake near Ayacucho, San Luis (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Ayacucho, San Luis (Argentina) on February 17, 2026 at 14:45 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 150 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
150 km
150 km — close to the regional average (140.6 km)
Regional average: 140.6 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,471 Catalogue entries
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