M2.8 Depth: 85.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 15:19:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on January 4, 2026 at 15:19 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 85 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: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

85.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-04 15:19:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.34000, -68.57000

Temperature

32.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

85 km

85 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

Tupungatito

Distance: 259 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 299 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 335 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 383 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 397 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Risco Plateado

Distance: 419 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina

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