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M3.7 Depth: 145.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Ayacucho, San Luis (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 12:35:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 20, 2026 at 12:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Ayacucho, San Luis (Argentina). At around 145 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
145.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 12:35:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Luis
City
Ayacucho
County
Ayacucho
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.95000, -67.24000
Temperature
12.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 145 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 145 km
Intermediate
145 km
145 km — close to the regional average (148.6 km)
Regional average: 148.6 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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