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M3.5 Depth: 88.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Zonda, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-04-17 16:26:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 17, 2026 at 16:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Zonda, San Juan (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 88 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
88.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-17 16:26:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Zonda
County
Zonda
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.52000, -68.77000
Temperature
16.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 88 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 88 km
Intermediate
88 km
88 km — shallower than 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 233 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 273 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 310 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 358 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 372 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Risco Plateado
    Distance: 394 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina

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