M2.6 Depth: 22.2 km

M2.6 Earthquake near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-10-12 03:16:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on October 12, 2025 at 03:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 13 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

22.2 km

UTC time

2025-10-12 03:16:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-32.17000, -69.70000

Temperature

-5.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

22.2 km

22.2 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: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 181 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 222 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 270 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 277 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tinguiririca

Distance: 300 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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