M4.8 Depth: 112.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Zonda, San Juan (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 08:30:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Zonda, San Juan (Argentina) on January 15, 2026 at 08:30 UTC. At around 112 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

112.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-15 08:30:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

San Juan

City

Zonda

County

Zonda

Source

isc

Coordinates

-31.57000, -68.99000

Temperature

14.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

112 km

112 km — shallower than the regional average (148.7 km)

Regional average: 148.7 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

Distance: 299 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
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Palomo

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