M2.8 Depth: 84.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-12-11 07:16:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on December 11, 2025 at 07:16 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 84 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

84.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-11 07:16:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.15000, -68.41000

Temperature

21.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

84 km

84 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: 285 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 325 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 361 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 408 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 423 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tipas

Distance: 440 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina

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