M4.7 Depth: 112.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Zonda, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 08:30:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Zonda, San Juan (Argentina) on January 15, 2026 at 08:30 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 112 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

112.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-15 08:30:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Zonda

County

Zonda

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-31.57000, -68.99000

Temperature

14.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

112 km

112 km — shallower than the regional average (148.7 km)

Regional average: 148.7 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: 220 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 299 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 347 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 359 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tinguiririca

Distance: 382 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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