M2.6 Depth: 88.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Villa General San Martín, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 03:28:29 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Villa General San Martín, San Juan (Argentina) on January 9, 2026 at 03:28 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 88 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 88 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 88 km
Intermediate
88 km
88 km — shallower than the regional average (143.3 km)
Regional average: 143.3 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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