Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 94.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
San Juan · Calingasta
Country overviewArgentina · San Juan
M3.0 Earthquake near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina) on August 7, 2026 at 14:12 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 94 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 12 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
8d4fffe514cd7c9e528a7e287f677c88cf243594
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
94.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-07 14:12:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.69000,
-69.55000
Temperature
13.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
94 km
94 km — shallower than the regional average (140.4 km)
Regional average: 140.4 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
San Juan
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 413 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
630
Country (24h)
Argentina
12