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M2.7 Depth: 103.2 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-03 07:59:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina) on August 3, 2026 at 07:59 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 103 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. Argentina: 23 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
103.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 07:59:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Calingasta
County
Calingasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.71000, -70.44000
Temperature
-8.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 103.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 103.2 km
Intermediate
103.2 km
103.2 km — shallower than the regional average (146.3 km)
Regional average: 146.3 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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    Distance: 200 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
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    Distance: 237 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
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    Distance: 279 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
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