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

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.11000, -68.58000

Temperature

15.0°C

Map

Depth profile

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

Stats (last 24h)

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