M2.8 Depth: 101.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-12-29 09:17:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 29, 2025 at 09:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina). At around 101 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: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

101.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-29 09:17:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.32000, -68.19000

Temperature

20.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

101 km

101 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: 278 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 318 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 352 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 398 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 415 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Risco Plateado

Distance: 433 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina

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