Back to map
M3.0 Depth: 94.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-07 14:12:16 UTC Local time: —

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 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
94.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-07 14:12:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Calingasta
County
Calingasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.69000, -69.55000
Temperature
13.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 94 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 94 km
Intermediate
94 km
94 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 194 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 236 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 276 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 325 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 332 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 355 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

Historic earthquake map · Argentina

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Argentina

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share