M2.7 Depth: 97.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Villa General San Martín, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-05-13 14:17:44 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Villa General San Martín, San Juan (Argentina) on May 13, 2026 at 14:17 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 97 km. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 97 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 97 km
Intermediate
97 km
97 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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