M2.6 Depth: 94.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Albardón, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-02 16:30:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Albardón, San Juan (Argentina) on February 2, 2026 at 16:30 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 94 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no 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 M3.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

94.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-02 16:30:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Albardón

County

Albardón

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.34000, -68.52000

Temperature

34.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

94 km

94 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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Maipo

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