M3.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Caucete, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 09:40:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Caucete, San Juan (Argentina) on August 15, 2026 at 09:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 12 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-15 09:40:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Caucete

County

Caucete

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.61000, -67.88000

Temperature

5.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (145 km)

Regional average: 145 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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Maipo

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