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M3.5 Earthquake near Zonda, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-05-14 12:04:56 UTC Local time: —

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth: 99.0 km
Source: EMSC

San Juan · Zonda

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About this earthquake

On May 14, 2026 at 12:04 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Zonda, San Juan (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 99 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

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Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

99.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-14 12:04:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Zonda

County

Zonda

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.55000, -68.86000

Temperature

11.7°C

Depth profile

Intermediate

99 km

99 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.

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Maipo

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