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M2.7 Depth: 115.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 09:07:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina) on August 28, 2026 at 09:07 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 115 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
115.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-28 09:07:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Calingasta
County
Calingasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.92000, -69.21000
Temperature
5.0°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 — close to the regional average (143.3 km)
Regional average: 143.3 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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