M3.4 Depth: 88.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Albardón, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-26 11:07:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Albardón, San Juan (Argentina) on January 26, 2026 at 11:07 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 88 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

88.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-26 11:07:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Albardón

County

Albardón

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.26000, -68.42000

Temperature

25.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

88 km

88 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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Maipo

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