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M2.9 Depth: 89.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Barrio Gran Libertador, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 13:12:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 7, 2026 at 13:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Barrio Gran Libertador, San Juan (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 89 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 89 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 89 km
Intermediate
89 km
89 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 280 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 315 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 363 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 378 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Risco Plateado
    Distance: 399 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina

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Stats (last 24h)

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660
Country (24h)
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