M3.0 Depth: 89.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-07 16:09:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 7, 2026 at 16:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina). At around 89 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

89.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-07 16:09:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Calingasta

County

Calingasta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.76000, -69.41000

Temperature

0.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

89 km

89 km — shallower than the regional average (147.9 km)

Regional average: 147.9 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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San Jose

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Maipo

Distance: 270 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

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Palomo

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Tinguiririca

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