M4.5 Depth: 101.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Mendoza Province, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-07 18:25:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 7, 2025 at 18:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Mendoza Province, Argentina (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 101 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

101.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-07 18:25:10 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-32.00000, -69.53000

Temperature

1.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

101 km

101 km — shallower than 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: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 202 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 242 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 290 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 299 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tinguiririca

Distance: 322 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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