M3.1 Depth: 67.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-12-05 04:00:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 5, 2025 at 04:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 67 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

67.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-05 04:00:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.25000, -67.89000

Temperature

20.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

67 km

67 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

Tupungatito

Distance: 301 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 339 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 371 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 417 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 436 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Risco Plateado

Distance: 452 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina

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