M3.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Zonda, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-14 10:07:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 14, 2026 at 10:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Zonda, San Juan (Argentina). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-14 10:07:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Zonda

County

Zonda

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.39000, -69.04000

Temperature

17.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (147 km)

Regional average: 147 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Tupungatito

Distance: 237 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 317 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 365 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 376 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tinguiririca

Distance: 400 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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