M3.0 Depth: 115.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Caucete, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-05-06 03:36:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Caucete, San Juan (Argentina) on May 6, 2026 at 03:36 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 115 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 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

115.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-06 03:36:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Caucete

County

Caucete

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.86000, -66.85000

Temperature

15.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

115 km

115 km — shallower than the regional average (148.6 km)

Regional average: 148.6 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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