M3.0 Depth: 133.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-08-24 05:03:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2025 at 05:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina). At around 133 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

133.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-24 05:03:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.70000, -70.01000

Temperature

-14.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

133 km

133 km — close to 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: 193 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 233 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 274 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 322 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 324 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tinguiririca

Distance: 348 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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