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M3.1 Depth: 109.5 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Iglesia, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 11:44:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 28, 2026 at 11:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Iglesia, 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
109.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-28 11:44:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Iglesia
County
Iglesia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.23000, -69.66000
Temperature
10.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 109.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 109.5 km
Intermediate
109.5 km
109.5 km — shallower than 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

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