M2.7 Depth: 87.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-14 09:06:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on December 14, 2025 at 09:06 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 87 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

87.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-14 09:06:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.28000, -68.56000

Temperature

21.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

87 km

87 km — shallower than 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: 265 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 306 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 342 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 390 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 404 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Risco Plateado

Distance: 426 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina

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