M3.4 Depth: 67.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-07-26 15:56:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 26, 2025 at 15:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina). With a focal depth of about 67 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 12 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

67.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-26 15:56:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.49000, -69.51000

Temperature

6.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

67 km

67 km — shallower than the regional average (146.9 km)

Regional average: 146.9 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: 217 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 258 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 299 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 347 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

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

Distance: 378 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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