M2.6 Depth: 116.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near SAN LUIS, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 08:25:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near SAN LUIS, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on January 1, 2026 at 08:25 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 116 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

116.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-01 08:25:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Luis

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-32.10000, -67.27000

Temperature

26.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

116 km

116 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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Maipo

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