M2.8 Depth: 153.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-09-24 09:42:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 24, 2025 at 09:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 153 km. 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: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

153.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-24 09:42:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.46000, -69.73000

Temperature

6.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

153 km

153 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: 219 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 259 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 301 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 349 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 354 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tinguiririca

Distance: 377 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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