M2.6 Depth: 10.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-10 03:21:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina) on January 10, 2026 at 03:21 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 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

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-10 03:21:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Calingasta

County

Calingasta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-30.86000, -70.02000

Temperature

-0.4°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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