M4.1 Depth: 83.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Las Tapias, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-05-31 17:33:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Las Tapias, San Juan (Argentina) on May 31, 2026 at 17:33 UTC. At around 83 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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 M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

83.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-31 17:33:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Las Tapias

County

Angaco

Village

Las Tapias

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.40000, -68.37000

Temperature

20.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

83 km

83 km — shallower than the regional average (143.2 km)

Regional average: 143.2 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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