M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-30 08:10:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 30, 2025 at 08:10 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-30 08:10:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.55000, -67.81000

Temperature

20.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (147 km)

Regional average: 147 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Tupungatito

Distance: 280 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: 347 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 391 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 411 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Risco Plateado

Distance: 425 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina

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