M3.2 Depth: 369.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-12-31 03:51:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on December 31, 2025 at 03:51 UTC. At roughly 369 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

369.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-31 03:51:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Catamarca

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-28.25000, -67.89000

Temperature

13.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Deep

369 km

369 km — deeper than the regional average (147 km)

Regional average: 147 km

Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Tipas

Distance: 135 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
Incahuasi, Nevado de

Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
Ojos del Salado, Nevados

Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
Solo, El

Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
Blanco, Cerro

Distance: 166 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 4'670 m ·Last eruption: -2300 ·Argentina
Falso Azufre

Distance: 168 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina

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