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M3.0 Depth: 109.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-16 05:53:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina) on May 16, 2026 at 05:53 UTC. At around 109 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
109.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 05:53:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Calingasta
County
Calingasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.55000, -69.22000
Temperature
8.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 109 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 109 km
Intermediate
109 km
109 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 215 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 257 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 296 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 345 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 354 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 378 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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