M3.6 Depth: 107.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Caucete, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-20 11:58:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 20, 2026 at 11:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Caucete, San Juan (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 107 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

107.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-20 11:58:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Caucete

County

Caucete

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.29000, -67.51000

Temperature

26.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

107 km

107 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: 320 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 357 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 386 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 431 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 451 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Risco Plateado

Distance: 464 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina

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