M2.5 Depth: 91.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near El Topón, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-22 00:41:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near El Topón, San Juan (Argentina) on January 22, 2026 at 00:41 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 91 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

91.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-22 00:41:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

El Topón

County

Albardón

Village

El Topón

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.41000, -68.51000

Temperature

30.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

91 km

91 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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