M4.4 Depth: 112.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Albardón, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 23:05:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 28, 2026 at 23:05 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Albardón, San Juan (Argentina). At around 112 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

112.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-28 23:05:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Albardón

County

Albardón

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.15000, -68.44000

Temperature

28.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

112 km

112 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

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