M2.5 Depth: 82.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Sarmiento, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-26 10:18:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Sarmiento, San Juan (Argentina) on July 26, 2026 at 10:18 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 82 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

82.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-26 10:18:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Sarmiento

County

Sarmiento

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.92000, -68.37000

Temperature

4.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

82 km

82 km — shallower than 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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Maipo

Distance: 284 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
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