M3.2
Depth:
131.0 km
M3.2 Earthquake near Ayacucho, San Luis (Argentina)
About this earthquake
On February 20, 2026 at 23:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Ayacucho, San Luis (Argentina). At around 131 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
131 km
131 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
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