M4.6 Depth: 119.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-26 22:11:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 26, 2026 at 22:11 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina). At around 119 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

119.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-26 22:11:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Calingasta

County

Calingasta

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-30.87000, -70.10000

Temperature

4.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

119 km

119 km — close to 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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