M3.0 Depth: 99.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Jáchal, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 22:59:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Jáchal, San Juan (Argentina) on September 1, 2026 at 22:59 UTC. At around 99 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

99.0 km

UTC time

2026-09-01 22:59:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Jáchal

County

Jáchal

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-30.88000, -68.76000

Temperature

13.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

99 km

99 km — shallower than the regional average (143.4 km)

Regional average: 143.4 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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Maipo

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