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M2.9 Earthquake near Baldes de Astica, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-03-02 13:45:09 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Baldes de Astica, San Juan (Argentina) on March 2, 2026 at 13:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

ID
77eb8042a9f125ef36d3d47c58e8d8e7d2051669
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-02 13:45:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Baldes de Astica
County
Valle Fértil
Village
Baldes de Astica
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.92000, -67.25000
Temperature
37.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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