M3.4 Depth: 110.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-03-22 11:40:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 22, 2026 at 11:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 110 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

110.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-22 11:40:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Calingasta

County

Calingasta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.65000, -69.41000

Temperature

12.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

110 km

110 km — shallower than the regional average (148.7 km)

Regional average: 148.7 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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Tupungatito

Distance: 201 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 242 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 282 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

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Palomo

Distance: 339 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tinguiririca

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