M4.2 Depth: 111.9 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Iglesia, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 03:44:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Iglesia, San Juan (Argentina) on July 27, 2026 at 03:44 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 112 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 13 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

111.9 km

UTC time

2026-07-27 03:44:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Iglesia

County

Iglesia

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-28.68000, -69.52000

Temperature

-8.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

111.9 km

111.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

Tipas

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Solo, El

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Ojos del Salado, Nevados

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Incahuasi, Nevado de

Distance: 219 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
Falso Azufre

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Condor, El

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