M2.6 Depth: 123.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-03-07 04:48:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA on March 7, 2026 at 04:48 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 123 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

123.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-07 04:48:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.96000, -69.60000

Temperature

-2.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

123 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: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 246 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 294 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 301 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tinguiririca

Distance: 325 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

660

Country (24h)

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