M3.2 Depth: 107.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-20 04:18:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 20, 2025 at 04:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 107 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

107.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-20 04:18:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.55000, -69.43000

Temperature

17.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

107 km

107 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: 211 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 253 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 293 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 341 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 349 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tinguiririca

Distance: 373 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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