M3.1 Depth: 107.6 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Iglesia, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-14 21:53:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Iglesia, San Juan (Argentina) on January 14, 2026 at 21:53 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 108 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

107.6 km

UTC time

2026-01-14 21:53:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Iglesia

County

Iglesia

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-28.92000, -69.73000

Temperature

9.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

107.6 km

107.6 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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Tipas

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Incahuasi, Nevado de

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Falso Azufre

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Condor, El

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