M3.0 Depth: 132.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 21:12:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 21:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 132 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

132.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-02 21:12:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.95000, -69.59000

Temperature

10.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

132 km

132 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: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 206 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 247 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 295 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 303 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tinguiririca

Distance: 326 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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