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M3.2 Depth: 119.3 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 03:47:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina) on April 8, 2026 at 03:47 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 119 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
119.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 03:47:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Calingasta
County
Calingasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.18000, -70.20000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 119.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 119.3 km
Intermediate
119.3 km
119.3 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tupungatito
    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: 334 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 380 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 381 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 404 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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