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

UTC time: 2026-02-21 07:36:44 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Sarmiento, San Juan (Argentina) on February 21, 2026 at 07:36 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 111 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

ID
a74d3a3eff533322a96eb79822ec6e2900f73add
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
111.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-21 07:36:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Sarmiento
County
Sarmiento
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.96000, -69.01000
Temperature
11.3°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 111 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 111 km
Intermediate
111 km
111 km — shallower than the regional average (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 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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