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

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

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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 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

ID
34d95639addb3e9d9e5619835e4021eccfb57f42
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
150.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-17 14:45:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Luis
City
Ayacucho
County
Ayacucho
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.01000, -67.20000
Temperature
31.7°C

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 (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 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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