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M2.9 Depth: 102.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Niquivil, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-29 16:19:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Niquivil, San Juan (Argentina) on August 29, 2026 at 16:19 UTC. At around 102 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
102.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-29 16:19:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Niquivil
County
Jáchal
Village
Niquivil
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.41000, -68.72000
Temperature
17.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 102 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 102 km
Intermediate
102 km
102 km — shallower than the regional average (143.4 km)
Regional average: 143.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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