M2.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near NEUQUEN, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 21:49:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 18, 2025 at 21:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near NEUQUEN, ARGENTINA (Argentina). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-18 21:49:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Neuquén

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-37.48000, -69.33000

Temperature

22.3°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: 73 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 4'114 m ·Last eruption: 1822 ·Argentina
Payun Matru

Distance: 118 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: -5050 ·Argentina
Copahue

Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'953 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Chile-Argentina
Antuco

Distance: 178 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'979 m ·Last eruption: 1869 ·Chile
Resago, Volcan

Distance: 180 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 1'890 m ·Chile
Maule, Laguna del

Distance: 189 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 2'162 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Chile

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