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M3.7 Depth: 136.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-05-02 23:38:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina) on May 2, 2026 at 23:38 UTC. At around 136 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
136.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 23:38:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Calingasta
County
Calingasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.66000, -69.85000
Temperature
-4.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 136 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 136 km
Intermediate
136 km
136 km — close to the regional average (148.9 km)
Regional average: 148.9 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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