M3.1 Depth: 124.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 12:32:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on January 3, 2026 at 12:32 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 124 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

124.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-03 12:32:13 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-30.75000, -69.70000

Temperature

21.6°C

Map

Depth profile

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

Distance: 338 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 380 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Tipas

Distance: 410 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
Solo, El

Distance: 417 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
Ojos del Salado, Nevados

Distance: 420 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina

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