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M3.6 Depth: 165.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Villa General San Martín, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-05-13 13:36:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2026 at 13:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Villa General San Martín, San Juan (Argentina). At around 165 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 165 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 165 km
Intermediate
165 km
165 km — close to the regional average (148.5 km)
Regional average: 148.5 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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