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M3.2 Earthquake near Jáchal, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-04-21 11:18:38 UTC Local time: —

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth: 102.0 km
Source: EMSC

San Juan · Jáchal

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Jáchal, San Juan (Argentina) on April 21, 2026 at 11:18 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 102 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

102.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-21 11:18:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Jáchal

County

Jáchal

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-29.73000, -68.82000

Temperature

7.4°C

Depth profile

Intermediate

102 km

102 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.

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