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

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

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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: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

ID
6385446e74d7eee91a755e21891b6caa23a6fb3e
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

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 110 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 110 km
Intermediate
110 km
110 km — shallower than the regional average (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 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: 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
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  • Palomo
    Distance: 339 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 363 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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