M2.9 Depth: 113.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-21 00:41:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2026 at 00:41 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina). At around 113 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

113.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-21 00:41:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Calingasta

County

Calingasta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-32.27000, -70.27000

Temperature

8.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

113 km

113 km — shallower than the regional average (143.3 km)

Regional average: 143.3 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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