M3.2 Depth: 74.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-22 00:27:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 22, 2025 at 00:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina). At around 74 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

M3.2

Depth

74.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-22 00:27:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.15000, -68.34000

Temperature

17.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

74 km

74 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: 288 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 328 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 363 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 410 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 426 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tipas

Distance: 440 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina

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