M2.8 Depth: 111.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Caucete, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 10:59:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 10:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Caucete, San Juan (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 111 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

111.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-16 10:59:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Caucete

County

Caucete

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.59000, -67.11000

Temperature

28.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

111 km

111 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

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Maipo

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