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M2.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Valle Fértil, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-02 16:11:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 2, 2026 at 16:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Valle Fértil, San Juan (Argentina). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-02 16:11:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Valle Fértil
County
Valle Fértil
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.38000, -67.58000
Temperature
18.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (146.5 km)
Regional average: 146.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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