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M3.2 Depth: 102.0 km

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

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

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: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 102 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 102 km
Intermediate
102 km
102 km — shallower than the regional average (147 km)
Regional average: 147 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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