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M2.9 Depth: 100.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Ullúm, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-10 12:35:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 10, 2026 at 12:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Ullúm, San Juan (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 100 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
100.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-10 12:35:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Ullúm
County
Ullúm
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.37200, -68.80300
Temperature
3.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 100 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 100 km
Intermediate
100 km
100 km — shallower than the regional average (145.2 km)
Regional average: 145.2 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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