M4.0 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-10-09 04:10:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 9, 2025 at 04:10 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina). With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

35.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-09 04:10:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-30.91170, -67.12320

Temperature

17.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

35 km

35 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: 376 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 412 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Tipas

Distance: 436 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 442 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Ojos del Salado, Nevados

Distance: 445 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
Incahuasi, Nevado de

Distance: 446 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina

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