M2.8 Depth: 75.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-05-12 10:45:43 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 10:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 75 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
75.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 10:45:43 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.11000, -68.58000
Temperature
15.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 75 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 75 km
Intermediate
75 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: 282 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 322 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 359 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 407 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 421 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Tipas
    Distance: 435 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina

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