M3.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near NEUQUEN, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-09-08 17:39:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near NEUQUEN, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on September 8, 2025 at 17:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-08 17:39:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Neuquén

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-38.17000, -68.66000

Temperature

18.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (147 km)

Regional average: 147 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Tromen Volcanic Plateau

Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 4'114 m ·Last eruption: 1822 ·Argentina
Blanca, Laguna

Distance: 176 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Argentina
Payun Matru

Distance: 201 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: -5050 ·Argentina
Copahue

Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'953 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Chile-Argentina
Callaqui

Distance: 245 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'099 m ·Last eruption: 1980 ·Chile
Antuco

Distance: 251 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'979 m ·Last eruption: 1869 ·Chile

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