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M2.7 Depth: 124.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Caucete, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 11:16:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Caucete, San Juan (Argentina) on January 31, 2026 at 11:16 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 124 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
124.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-31 11:16:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
San Juan
City
Caucete
County
Caucete
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.77000, -66.86000
Temperature
23.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 124 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 124 km
Intermediate
124 km
124 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 331 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 362 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 384 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 424 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 449 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Risco Plateado
    Distance: 454 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina

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