M2.8 Depth: 29.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-29 23:21:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 29, 2025 at 23:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

29.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-29 23:21:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.48000, -68.77000

Temperature

13.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

29 km

29 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: 237 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 278 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 315 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 362 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 376 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Risco Plateado

Distance: 398 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina

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