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M2.8 Depth: 18.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near General Pedernera, San Luis (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 13:37:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 21, 2026 at 13:37 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near General Pedernera, San Luis (Argentina). With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 km — shallower than the regional average (148.6 km)
Regional average: 148.6 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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