M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-02-05 21:11:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 5, 2026 at 21:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-05 21:11:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Calingasta

County

Calingasta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.57000, -70.32000

Temperature

8.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

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

Regional average: 147 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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