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M2.8 Depth: 94.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-31 00:22:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 31, 2026 at 00:22 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Ullúm, San Juan (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 94 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
94.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-31 00:22:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Ullúm
County
Ullúm
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.17000, -68.83000
Temperature
11.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 94 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 94 km
Intermediate
94 km
94 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: 267 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 308 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 346 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 394 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 406 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 429 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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