M4.2 Depth: 132.7 km

M4.2 Earthquake near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-07-28 20:51:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on July 28, 2025 at 20:51 UTC. At around 133 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

132.7 km

UTC time

2025-07-28 20:51:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-32.14000, -70.21000

Temperature

-1.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

132.7 km

132.7 km — close to the regional average (146.9 km)

Regional average: 146.9 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: 148 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 186 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 228 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 274 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 275 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tinguiririca

Distance: 298 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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