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M3.0 Depth: 95.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Pie de Palo, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 02:44:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2026 at 02:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Pie de Palo, San Juan (Argentina). At around 95 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause 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 M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
95.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 02:44:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Pie de Palo
County
Caucete
Village
Pie de Palo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.66000, -68.23000
Temperature
5.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 95 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 95 km
Intermediate
95 km
95 km — shallower than the regional average (146.9 km)
Regional average: 146.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 245 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 283 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 316 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 362 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 380 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Risco Plateado
    Distance: 397 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina

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