M2.8 Depth: 96.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-08 15:30:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on December 8, 2025 at 15:30 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 96 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

96.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-08 15:30:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.41000, -68.55000

Temperature

26.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

96 km

96 km — shallower than 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: 253 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 293 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 329 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 376 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 391 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Risco Plateado

Distance: 412 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina

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