M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-03-30 14:35:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Caucete, San Juan (Argentina) on March 30, 2026 at 14:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-30 14:35:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Caucete

County

Caucete

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.06000, -67.79000

Temperature

34.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (147 km)

Regional average: 147 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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Maipo

Distance: 395 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Tipas

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