M3.9 Depth: 150.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Ayacucho, San Luis (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-17 14:45:28 UTC Local time:

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 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
150.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-17 14:45:28 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.01000, -67.20000
Temperature
31.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 150 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 150 km
Intermediate
150 km
150 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 289 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 320 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 343 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 383 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 408 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Risco Plateado
    Distance: 414 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina

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