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M4.4 Depth: 104.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-05-19 14:15:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on May 19, 2025 at 14:15 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 104 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
104.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-19 14:15:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
San Juan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.56000, -68.67000
Temperature
17.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 104 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 104 km
Intermediate
104 km
104 km — shallower than 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: 233 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 273 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 309 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 357 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 371 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Risco Plateado
    Distance: 393 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina

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