M2.6 Depth: 94.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Las Tapias, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-22 17:47:03 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 22, 2026 at 17:47 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Las Tapias, San Juan (Argentina). At around 94 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
94.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-22 17:47:03 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
County
Village
Las Tapias
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.41000, -68.42000
Temperature
16.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 94 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 94 km
Intermediate
94 km
94 km — shallower than the regional average (144.3 km)
Regional average: 144.3 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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