M3.1 Depth: 112.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Angaco, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 11:11:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Angaco, San Juan (Argentina) on August 9, 2026 at 11:11 UTC. At around 112 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 15 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

112.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-09 11:11:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Angaco

County

Angaco

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.12000, -68.29000

Temperature

4.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

112 km

112 km — shallower than the regional average (145.5 km)

Regional average: 145.5 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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