M3.3 Depth: 135.2 km

M3.3 Earthquake near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 07:21:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 18, 2025 at 07:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 135 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

135.2 km

UTC time

2025-12-18 07:21:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.65200, -69.77500

Temperature

-2.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

135.2 km

135.2 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: 197 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 238 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 279 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 327 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 332 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tinguiririca

Distance: 356 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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