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M3.2 Depth: 92.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Villa Lugano, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 00:03:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 9, 2026 at 00:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Villa Lugano, San Juan (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 92 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
92.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 00:03:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Villa Lugano
County
San Martín
Village
Villa Lugano
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.51000, -68.37000
Temperature
18.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 92 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 92 km
Intermediate
92 km
92 km — shallower than the regional average (143.3 km)
Regional average: 143.3 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: 252 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 291 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 325 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
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