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M3.6 Earthquake near Albardón, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-21 15:42:23 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Albardón, San Juan (Argentina) on February 21, 2026 at 15:42 UTC. At around 91 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

ID
ecd59dba547a826033447a093350f1f731f928ec
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
91.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-21 15:42:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Albardón
County
Albardón
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.20000, -68.46000
Temperature
27.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 91 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 91 km
Intermediate
91 km
91 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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