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M4.9 Earthquake near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-05-11 17:14:47 UTC Local time: —

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Magnitude

M4.9

Depth: 10.0 km
Source: ISC

San Juan · Calingasta

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina) on May 11, 2026 at 17:14 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 magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

63771985da7ca6be9042b000cb0e16e241393167

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-11 17:14:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Calingasta

County

Calingasta

Source

isc

Coordinates

-31.65000, -70.10000

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (140.6 km)

Regional average: 140.6 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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