M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near NEUQUEN, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-12 07:42:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near NEUQUEN, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on December 12, 2025 at 07:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 12 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-12 07:42:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Neuquén

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-38.72000, -69.03000

Temperature

18.5°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

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