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M3.0 Depth: 105.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 05:46:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2026 at 05:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 105 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: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
105.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 05:46:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Calingasta
County
Calingasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.88000, -69.75000
Temperature
-16.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 105 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 105 km
Intermediate
105 km
105 km — shallower than the regional average (144.3 km)
Regional average: 144.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 172 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 213 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 254 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 302 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 308 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 331 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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