M4.0 Depth: 124.3 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-27 23:49:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina) on January 27, 2026 at 23:49 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 124 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

124.3 km

UTC time

2026-01-27 23:49:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Calingasta

County

Calingasta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.03980, -70.19250

Temperature

4.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

124.3 km

124.3 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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Distance: 268 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

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Maipo

Distance: 349 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

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Palomo

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Tinguiririca

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