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M3.6 Depth: 171.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-05-29 02:28:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on May 29, 2025 at 02:28 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 171 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
171.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-29 02:28:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
San Juan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.09000, -69.67000
Temperature
-8.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 171 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 171 km
Intermediate
171 km
171 km — close to the regional average (146.9 km)
Regional average: 146.9 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: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 231 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 279 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 286 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 309 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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