Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
San Juan · Caucete
Country overviewArgentina · San Juan
M2.7 Earthquake near Caucete, San Juan (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On January 9, 2026 at 03:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Caucete, San Juan (Argentina). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
Volcanoes nearby
San Juan
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,034 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
589
Country (24h)
Argentina
9