M3.1 Depth: 112.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-02-26 04:39:09 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Iglesia, San Juan (Argentina) on February 26, 2026 at 04:39 UTC. At around 112 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
112.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-26 04:39:09 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.07000, -69.11000
Temperature
19.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 112 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 112 km
Intermediate
112 km
112 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

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