M4.3 Depth: 110.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Ullúm, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 00:57:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 12, 2026 at 00:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Ullúm, San Juan (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 110 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

110.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-12 00:57:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Ullúm

County

Ullúm

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-31.30000, -68.84000

Temperature

15.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

110 km

110 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

Volcanoes nearby

Tupungatito

Distance: 253 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 294 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 332 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 380 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 392 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tinguiririca

Distance: 415 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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