M3.7 Depth: 118.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 05:31:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 9, 2026 at 05:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 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: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

118.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-09 05:31:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Calingasta

County

Calingasta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.67000, -69.44000

Temperature

12.4°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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Maipo

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