M2.6 Depth: 121.4 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Iglesia, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-14 13:16:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Iglesia, San Juan (Argentina) on January 14, 2026 at 13:16 UTC. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

121.4 km

UTC time

2026-01-14 13:16:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Iglesia

County

Iglesia

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-29.99000, -69.71000

Temperature

13.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

121.4 km

121.4 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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Incahuasi, Nevado de

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Falso Azufre

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