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M2.9 Depth: 102.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Rancho "Los Tombillos", San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-15 13:17:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 15, 2026 at 13:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Rancho "Los Tombillos", San Juan (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 102 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
102.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-15 13:17:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Rancho "Los Tombillos"
County
Ullúm
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.24000, -68.77000
Temperature
20.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 102 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 102 km
Intermediate
102 km
102 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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    Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
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    Distance: 302 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 340 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
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  • Palomo
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    Distance: 424 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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