Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 13.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
San Juan
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M3.2 Earthquake near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina)
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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: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
13.1 km
13.1 km — shallower than the regional average (142.9 km)
Regional average: 142.9 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
San Juan
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 395 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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510
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16
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