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M3.8 Depth: 128.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Sorocayense, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-05-06 11:15:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Sorocayense, San Juan (Argentina) on May 6, 2026 at 11:15 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 128 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
128.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 11:15:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Sorocayense
County
Calingasta
Village
Sorocayense
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.57000, -69.46000
Temperature
17.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 128 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 128 km
Intermediate
128 km
128 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 250 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 291 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 339 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Palomo
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  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 370 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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