M3.1 Depth: 109.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-11 01:52:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 11, 2026 at 01:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 109 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

109.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-11 01:52:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Calingasta

County

Calingasta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.91000, -69.78000

Temperature

-3.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

109 km

109 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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