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M3.4 Depth: 121.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Iglesia, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 23:23:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 16, 2026 at 23:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Iglesia, San Juan (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 121 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
121.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-16 23:23:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Iglesia
County
Iglesia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.36000, -69.45000
Temperature
2.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 121 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 121 km
Intermediate
121 km
121 km — close to the regional average (147 km)
Regional average: 147 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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