M3.8 Depth: 119.8 km

M3.8 Earthquake near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-09-19 10:36:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on September 19, 2025 at 10:36 UTC. At around 120 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

119.8 km

UTC time

2025-09-19 10:36:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-30.43000, -69.73000

Temperature

5.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

119.8 km

119.8 km — close to 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

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San Jose

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Tipas

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Solo, El

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Ojos del Salado, Nevados

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Incahuasi, Nevado de

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