M4.2 Depth: 141.7 km

M4.2 Earthquake near San Juan Province, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-10-30 14:19:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 30, 2025 at 14:19 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near San Juan Province, Argentina (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 142 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

141.7 km

UTC time

2025-10-30 14:19:13 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

usp

Coordinates

-31.23871, -68.41415

Temperature

23.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

141.7 km

141.7 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: 276 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 316 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 351 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 399 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 414 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Risco Plateado

Distance: 434 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina

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