M3.1 Depth: 91.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-25 08:36:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 25, 2025 at 08:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 91 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

91.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-25 08:36:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.55000, -68.91000

Temperature

12.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

91 km

91 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: 224 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 265 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 303 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 351 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 364 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tinguiririca

Distance: 387 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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