M3.0 Depth: 97.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-06 10:16:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina) on July 6, 2026 at 10:16 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 97 km. 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 17 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

97.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-06 10:16:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Calingasta

County

Calingasta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.75000, -69.66000

Temperature

-11.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

97 km

97 km — shallower than the regional average (147.8 km)

Regional average: 147.8 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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