M3.5 Depth: 177.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Belgrano, San Luis (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-04-03 20:09:29 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 3, 2026 at 20:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Belgrano, San Luis (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 177 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
177.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 20:09:29 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.78000, -66.78000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 177 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 177 km
Intermediate
177 km
177 km — deeper than 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: 290 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 311 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 322 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 354 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Risco Plateado
    Distance: 379 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 383 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile

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