M2.8 Depth: 115.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-20 00:13:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 20, 2025 at 00:13 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 115 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

115.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-20 00:13:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.57000, -69.37000

Temperature

20.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

115 km

115 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: 210 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 252 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 292 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 340 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 349 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tinguiririca

Distance: 372 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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