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M2.6 Depth: 105.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near El Rincón, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-10 14:28:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near El Rincón, San Juan (Argentina) on August 10, 2026 at 14:28 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 105 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
105.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-10 14:28:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
El Rincón
County
Albardón
Village
El Rincón
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.41700, -68.55800
Temperature
8.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 105 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 105 km
Intermediate
105 km
105 km — shallower than the regional average (143.3 km)
Regional average: 143.3 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

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    Distance: 252 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 292 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 328 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
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  • Palomo
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  • Risco Plateado
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