M2.6 Depth: 86.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Albardón, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-04-18 22:36:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 18, 2026 at 22:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Albardón, San Juan (Argentina). At around 86 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

86.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-18 22:36:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Albardón

County

Albardón

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.25000, -68.44000

Temperature

24.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

86 km

86 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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Maipo

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