Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA
M3.0 Earthquake near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA
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About this earthquake
On March 10, 2026 at 05:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA. 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 often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
6a23382bbbf7c39b849264efe53d3be0e5bb3047
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-10 05:00:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.38000,
-69.50000
Temperature
15.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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