M3.0 Depth: 115.8 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-29 02:13:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 29, 2026 at 02:13 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 116 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: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

115.8 km

UTC time

2026-07-29 02:13:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Calingasta

County

Calingasta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.38000, -70.32000

Temperature

-10.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

115.8 km

115.8 km — shallower than the regional average (146.4 km)

Regional average: 146.4 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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Maipo

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Palomo

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