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M2.5 Depth: 127.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Iglesia, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 02:20:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2026 at 02:20 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Iglesia, San Juan (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 127 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
127.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-24 02:20:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Iglesia
County
Iglesia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.57000, -69.42000
Temperature
-12.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 127 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 127 km
Intermediate
127 km
127 km — close to the regional average (144.4 km)
Regional average: 144.4 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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