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M5.2 Earthquake near Las Chacras, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 14:14:57 UTC Local time: —
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M5.2 Earthquake near Las Chacras, San Juan (Argentina) · 2026-01-08 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M5.2 Earthquake near Las Chacras, San Juan (Argentina) · 2026-01-08 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On January 8, 2026 at 14:14 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near Las Chacras, San Juan (Argentina). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

ID
6403df3656dd9c996344a455255c77e01658c1c0
Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
19.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-08 14:14:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Las Chacras
County
Caucete
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.26540, -67.52250
Temperature
24.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.7 km
Shallow
19.7 km
19.7 km — shallower than the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 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

Felt reports

3felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake

Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.

Data updated: Jan 8, 2026, 2:22 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC

Source: EMSC / LastQuake

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Caucete83.9 kmSW32'454
San Juan99.9 kmW109'123
Córdoba317.0 kmE2'106'734

GeoNames · CC BY 4.0

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 321 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 358 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 388 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 432 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 453 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Tipas
    Distance: 464 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina

Radius · 100 km

Nearby infrastructure

Up to 3 nearest sites per category

Airports

  • Domingo Faustino Sarmiento AirportArgentina · UAQ · SANU
    91.6 kmStraight-line distance

Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05

This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1
First 24 hours7
First 72 hours12
Strongest subsequent eventM5.2
M5.22026-01-08 14:14:58 UTC8.3 kmCaucete M3.22026-01-09 00:03:54 UTC84.9 kmVilla Lugano M2.82026-01-09 00:31:34 UTC109.5 kmRivadavia M2.62026-01-09 03:28:29 UTC100.6 kmVilla General San Martín M2.72026-01-09 03:43:57 UTC8.5 kmCaucete M2.92026-01-09 10:47:59 UTC114.5 kmUllúm M2.82026-01-09 13:26:19 UTC100.5 kmUllúm M3.12026-01-10 02:55:34 UTC106.7 kmUllúm M2.62026-01-10 06:56:29 UTC128.1 kmUllúm M3.22026-01-11 05:40:07 UTC78.9 kmAlbardón M2.82026-01-11 06:46:09 UTC79.6 kmAlbardón M2.72026-01-11 12:36:33 UTC102.3 kmUllúm

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M4.8 to M5.2.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
EMSCM5.219.7 km0.0 km
USPM4.810.0 km46.2 km

San Juan

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 413 Catalogue entries

Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.

Open seismic profile

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#3
Earlier events M≥449
Earlier events M≥54
Compared since2025-01-18

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.72025-10-22 03:51:26 UTC109.6 kmLa Rioja Province, Argentina M5.42025-08-22 20:42:25 UTC108.0 kmSan Juan Province M5.22026-01-08 14:14:55 UTC6.7 kmCaucete M5.02025-08-22 20:42:25 UTC103.3 kmSan Juan Province, Argentina M5.02025-08-22 20:42:22 UTC104.4 kmValle Fértil

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