M3.1 Depth: 129.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 11:40:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina) on July 18, 2026 at 11:40 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 129 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

129.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-18 11:40:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Calingasta

County

Calingasta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.27000, -69.79000

Temperature

-12.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

129 km

129 km — close to the regional average (146.9 km)

Regional average: 146.9 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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