M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Caucete, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 20:59:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Caucete, San Juan (Argentina) on January 7, 2026 at 20:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-07 20:59:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Caucete

County

Caucete

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.61000, -67.86000

Temperature

24.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (147 km)

Regional average: 147 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

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Maipo

Distance: 338 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
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