M3.5 Depth: 136.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-03-16 03:32:24 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA on March 16, 2026 at 03:32 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 136 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
136.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 03:32:24 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.67000, -69.54000
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 136 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 136 km
Intermediate
136 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: 197 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 238 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 279 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 327 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 334 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 358 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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