M3.6 Depth: 96.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-02-27 04:02:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 27, 2026 at 04:02 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Rivadavia, San Juan (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 96 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: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

96.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-27 04:02:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Rivadavia

County

Rivadavia

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.56000, -68.64000

Temperature

21.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

96 km

96 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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San Jose

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Maipo

Distance: 310 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

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Palomo

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Risco Plateado

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