M3.0 Depth: 95.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-31 16:24:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 31, 2026 at 16:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Albardón, San Juan (Argentina). At around 95 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

95.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-31 16:24:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Albardón

County

Albardón

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.25000, -68.38000

Temperature

25.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

95 km

95 km — shallower than 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

Volcanoes nearby

Tupungatito

Distance: 276 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 316 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 351 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 398 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 414 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Risco Plateado

Distance: 434 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina

Historic earthquake map · Argentina

Open history map

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Argentina

Country overview

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

653

Country (24h)