M3.0 Depth: 95.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-29 06:35:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on December 29, 2025 at 06:35 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 95 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

95.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-29 06:35:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.26000, -68.46000

Temperature

23.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

95 km

95 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: 272 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 312 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 347 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 395 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 410 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Risco Plateado

Distance: 431 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina

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Stats (last 24h)

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