M2.6 Depth: 90.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Ullúm, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 03:47:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 12, 2026 at 03:47 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Ullúm, San Juan (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 90 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

90.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-12 03:47:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Ullúm

County

Ullúm

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-30.93000, -68.84000

Temperature

11.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

90 km

90 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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