M4.4 Depth: 119.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-12-26 05:37:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 26, 2025 at 05:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 119 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

119.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-26 05:37:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.00110, -69.90870

Temperature

1.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

119 km

119 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

Tupungatito

Distance: 270 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 310 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 352 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 399 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 403 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tinguiririca

Distance: 426 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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