M2.8
Depth:
10.0 km
M2.8 Earthquake near Zonda, San Juan (Argentina)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Zonda, San Juan (Argentina) on February 7, 2026 at 01:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (147 km)
Regional average: 147 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
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