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M3.1 Depth: 162.2 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-02 23:34:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina) on February 2, 2026 at 23:34 UTC. At around 162 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
162.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-02 23:34:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Calingasta
County
Calingasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.31760, -69.25170
Temperature
23.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 162.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 162.2 km
Intermediate
162.2 km
162.2 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

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    Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
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    Distance: 281 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
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    Distance: 321 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
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    Distance: 402 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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