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M3.0 Earthquake near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-28 15:48:32 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Calingasta, San Juan (Argentina) on January 28, 2026 at 15:48 UTC. At around 143 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

ID
cb90c4fc08352f831deea9e3ef7d0cc851fae1de
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
142.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-28 15:48:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Calingasta
County
Calingasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.21000, -69.77000
Temperature
2.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 142.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 142.6 km
Intermediate
142.6 km
142.6 km — close to the regional average (143.1 km)
Regional average: 143.1 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

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    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
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  • Maipo
    Distance: 217 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
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  • Palomo
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  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 295 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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