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M3.1 Earthquake near Iglesia, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 17:26:43 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On February 16, 2026 at 17:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Iglesia, San Juan (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 112 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

ID
f0312d53c8eac4d8b4dd517d9f6a7e8339268d88
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
111.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-16 17:26:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Iglesia
County
Iglesia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.01000, -69.74000
Temperature
16.3°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 111.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 111.7 km
Intermediate
111.7 km
111.7 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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