M4.3 Depth: 113.4 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-05-31 07:41:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina) on May 31, 2026 at 07:41 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 113 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

113.4 km

UTC time

2026-05-31 07:41:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Calingasta

County

Calingasta

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-31.69870, -69.36470

Temperature

7.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

113.4 km

113.4 km — shallower than the regional average (143.2 km)

Regional average: 143.2 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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