M3.0 Depth: 126.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-09-01 09:26:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 1, 2025 at 09:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SAN LUIS, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 126 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

126.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-01 09:26:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Luis

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.93000, -66.91000

Temperature

4.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

126 km

126 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: 317 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 347 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 369 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 407 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 433 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Risco Plateado

Distance: 438 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina

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