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M2.7 Depth: 114.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Jáchal, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 16:51:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Jáchal, San Juan (Argentina) on July 21, 2026 at 16:51 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 114 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
114.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 16:51:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Jáchal
County
Jáchal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.37000, -69.02000
Temperature
-6.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 114 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 114 km
Intermediate
114 km
114 km — shallower than the regional average (146.7 km)
Regional average: 146.7 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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