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M3.2 Depth: 13.1 km

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

UTC time: 2025-07-17 08:32:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on July 17, 2025 at 08:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
13.1 km
UTC time
2025-07-17 08:32:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
San Juan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.36000, -69.48000
Temperature
-0.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.1 km
Shallow
13.1 km
13.1 km — shallower than the regional average (146.9 km)
Regional average: 146.9 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 342 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 363 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Solo, El
    Distance: 370 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 373 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 383 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 388 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina

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