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M3.3 Depth: 35.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Ullúm, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-04-16 20:17:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Ullúm, San Juan (Argentina) on April 16, 2026 at 20:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-16 20:17:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Ullúm
County
Ullúm
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.45000, -68.64000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 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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