Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 106.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
San Juan · Calingasta
Country overviewArgentina · San Juan
M2.6 Earthquake near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina) on February 9, 2026 at 18:44 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 106 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
7aeb4683991d9c4ef103822378dd12fce05059d3
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
106.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-09 18:44:12 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.67000,
-69.70000
Temperature
27.0°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
106 km
106 km — shallower than the regional average (143.1 km)
Regional average: 143.1 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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Stats (last 24h)
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485
Country (24h)
Argentina
8