M3.4 Depth: 118.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-10 09:13:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 10, 2026 at 09:13 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 118 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

118.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-10 09:13:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Calingasta

County

Calingasta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.37000, -69.38000

Temperature

15.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

118 km

118 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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