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M3.0 Depth: 103.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-02-19 20:49:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 19, 2026 at 20:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Angaco, San Juan (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 103 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
103.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-19 20:49:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Angaco
County
Angaco
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.19000, -68.32000
Temperature
26.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 103 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 103 km
Intermediate
103 km
103 km — shallower 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: 285 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 325 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 360 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 407 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 422 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Risco Plateado
    Distance: 442 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina

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