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M2.7 Depth: 85.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Angaco, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-29 16:27:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Angaco, San Juan (Argentina) on August 29, 2026 at 16:27 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 85 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
85.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-29 16:27:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Angaco
County
Angaco
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.16000, -68.24000
Temperature
21.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 85 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 85 km
Intermediate
85 km
85 km — shallower than the regional average (143.3 km)
Regional average: 143.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 291 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 331 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 366 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 413 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 429 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Tipas
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