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M2.8 Depth: 124.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 12:52:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 20, 2026 at 12:52 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 124 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
124.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 12:52:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Calingasta
County
Calingasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.61000, -69.87000
Temperature
-13.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 124 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 124 km
Intermediate
124 km
124 km — close to the regional average (146.7 km)
Regional average: 146.7 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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