Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 35 km NW of Villa Basilio Nievas, Argentina
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 35 km NW of Villa Basilio Nievas, Argentina at Jan 12, 2026, 00:57 UTC, at a depth of 100 km. The epicentre was 44 km (27 mi) WNW of Albardon.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 12, 2026, 00:57 UTC |
| Depth | 100.0 km |
| Coordinates | -31.297, -68.956 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 30 km NW of Albardón, Argentina | 24 km / 15 mi | depth 103 km | |
| 4.4 | 25 km N of San Martín, Argentina | 48 km / 30 mi | depth 108 km | |
| 4.1 | 17 km E of Calingasta, Argentina | 28 km / 17 mi | depth 117 km | |
| 4.1 | 17 km S of Caucete, Argentina | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 117 km | |
| 4.4 | 31 km ENE of Caucete, Argentina | 96 km / 60 mi | depth 115 km | |
| 4.3 | 23 km NNE of San Martín, Argentina | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 114 km | |
| 4.3 | 38 km S of Calingasta, Argentina | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 109 km | |
| 4.2 | 27 km SSW of Calingasta, Argentina | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 124 km | |
| 4.8 | 16 km SE of Calingasta, Argentina | 38 km / 24 mi | depth 120 km | |
| 3.9 | 22 km SW of Pocito, Argentina | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 16 km SW of Calingasta, Argentina | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 120 km | |
| 4.3 | 35 km NW of Albardón, Argentina | 17 km / 11 mi | depth 126 km | |
| 3.3 | 19 km ESE of Calingasta, Argentina | 28 km / 18 mi | depth 123 km | |
| 4.6 | 19 km W of Villa Basilio Nievas, Argentina | 27 km / 17 mi | depth 108 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.