M3.0 Depth: 127.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-12-25 17:46:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on December 25, 2025 at 17:46 UTC. At around 127 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

127.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-25 17:46:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-30.83000, -69.46000

Temperature

23.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

127 km

127 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: 290 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 332 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 372 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Tipas

Distance: 413 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
Solo, El

Distance: 421 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 421 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina

Historic earthquake map · Argentina

Open history map

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Argentina

Country overview

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

667

Country (24h)