M4.3 Depth: 135.4 km

M4.3 Earthquake near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-09-17 18:04:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 17, 2025 at 18:04 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 135 km. 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

M4.3

Depth

135.4 km

UTC time

2025-09-17 18:04:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.56000, -70.31000

Temperature

4.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

135.4 km

135.4 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: 213 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 251 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 293 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 339 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 339 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Tinguiririca

Distance: 362 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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