M4.1 Depth: 122.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Albardón, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 02:21:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2026 at 02:21 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Albardón, San Juan (Argentina). At around 122 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

122.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-17 02:21:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Albardón

County

Albardón

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.26000, -68.53000

Temperature

11.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

122 km

122 km — close to the regional average (144.8 km)

Regional average: 144.8 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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