M2.9 Depth: 127.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-13 07:41:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 13, 2025 at 07:41 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina). At around 127 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

127.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-13 07:41:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Luis

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-32.07000, -67.41000

Temperature

23.7°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: 269 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 301 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 324 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 365 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 389 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Risco Plateado

Distance: 396 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina

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