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M3.0 Depth: 126.9 km

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

UTC time: 2026-04-23 04:57:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 23, 2026 at 04:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina). At around 127 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 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
126.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-23 04:57:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Calingasta
County
Calingasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.76000, -70.29000
Temperature
7.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 126.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 126.9 km
Intermediate
126.9 km
126.9 km — close to 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

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