M4.7 Depth: 111.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-10-28 18:17:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 28, 2025 at 18:17 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina). At around 111 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

111.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-28 18:17:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-30.95180, -69.47820

Temperature

13.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

111 km

111 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: 277 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 318 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 359 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 407 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 414 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tipas

Distance: 427 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina

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