M4.8 Depth: 96.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Zonda, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-04-17 06:19:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 17, 2026 at 06:19 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Zonda, San Juan (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 96 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

96.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-17 06:19:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Zonda

County

Zonda

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-31.50000, -69.13000

Temperature

12.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

96 km

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

Regional average: 147 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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Maipo

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