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M4.2 Depth: 114.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Ullúm, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-21 12:12:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 21, 2026 at 12:12 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Ullúm, San Juan (Argentina). At around 114 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
114.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-21 12:12:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Ullúm
County
Ullúm
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.30000, -68.70000
Temperature
24.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 114 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 114 km
Intermediate
114 km
114 km — shallower than the regional average (147 km)
Regional average: 147 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 258 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 299 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 336 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 383 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 397 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Risco Plateado
    Distance: 420 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina

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