M3.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Colonia Zavalla, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 18:24:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Colonia Zavalla, San Juan (Argentina) on August 9, 2026 at 18:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-09 18:24:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Colonia Zavalla

County

Rawson

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.69000, -68.48000

Temperature

10.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (143.3 km)

Regional average: 143.3 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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