M2.5 Depth: 121.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Ullúm, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 08:49:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 12, 2026 at 08:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Ullúm, San Juan (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 121 km. 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

M2.5

Depth

121.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-12 08:49:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Ullúm

County

Ullúm

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.25000, -69.14000

Temperature

16.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

121 km

121 km — close to 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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Maipo

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