M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near NEUQUEN, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-19 19:23:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near NEUQUEN, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on December 19, 2025 at 19:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-19 19:23:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Neuquén

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-37.50000, -69.32000

Temperature

20.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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

Tromen Volcanic Plateau

Distance: 74 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 4'114 m ·Last eruption: 1822 ·Argentina
Payun Matru

Distance: 120 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: -5050 ·Argentina
Copahue

Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'953 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Chile-Argentina
Antuco

Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'979 m ·Last eruption: 1869 ·Chile
Resago, Volcan

Distance: 182 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 1'890 m ·Chile
Maule, Laguna del

Distance: 191 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 2'162 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Chile

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