M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Chacabuco, San Luis (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-11 16:22:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Chacabuco, San Luis (Argentina) on January 11, 2026 at 16:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light 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

M4.3

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-11 16:22:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Luis

City

Chacabuco

County

Chacabuco

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-32.85000, -65.03000

Temperature

33.8°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

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