M3.0 Depth: 93.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-31 21:58:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2025 at 21:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 93 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

93.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-31 21:58:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.30000, -68.21000

Temperature

0.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

93 km

93 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: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 319 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 353 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 399 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 416 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Risco Plateado

Distance: 435 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina

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Stats (last 24h)

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