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M2.9 Depth: 115.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 02:26:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina) on July 9, 2026 at 02:26 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 115 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
115.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-09 02:26:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Calingasta
County
Calingasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.46000, -69.74000
Temperature
0.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 115 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 115 km
Intermediate
115 km
115 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: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 190 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 238 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 244 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 268 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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