M4.4 Depth: 73.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near El Rincón, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-06-06 12:28:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 6, 2026 at 12:28 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near El Rincón, San Juan (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 73 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

73.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-06 12:28:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

El Rincón

County

Albardón

Village

El Rincón

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.46000, -68.53000

Temperature

14.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

73 km

73 km — shallower than the regional average (143.1 km)

Regional average: 143.1 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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Maipo

Distance: 324 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

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