M2.6 Depth: 10.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-05 01:03:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 5, 2026 at 01:03 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-05 01:03:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.10000, -68.53000

Temperature

26.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (147 km)

Regional average: 147 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Tupungatito

Distance: 285 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 325 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 362 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 409 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 423 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tipas

Distance: 434 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina

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