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M2.5 Depth: 85.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Las Hornillas, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 06:12:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2026 at 06:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Las Hornillas, San Juan (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 85 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
85.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 06:12:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Las Hornillas
County
Calingasta
Village
Las Hornillas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.71000, -69.51000
Temperature
12.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 85 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 85 km
Intermediate
85 km
85 km — shallower than the regional average (147 km)
Regional average: 147 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

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    Distance: 193 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 234 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 275 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 323 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 330 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 354 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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