Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 98.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
San Juan · Calingasta
Country overviewArgentina · San Juan
M3.0 Earthquake near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina) on February 8, 2026 at 12:52 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 98 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
366b25d19454b60abbbd471f5a76fccedd214087
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
98.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 12:52:04 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.96000,
-69.98000
Temperature
2.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
98 km
98 km — shallower than the regional average (143.1 km)
Regional average: 143.1 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
485
Country (24h)
Argentina
8