M2.5 Depth: 109.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-31 14:03:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on December 31, 2025 at 14:03 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 109 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

109.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-31 14:03:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.75000, -67.12000

Temperature

34.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

109 km

109 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: 312 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 345 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 369 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 410 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 434 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Risco Plateado

Distance: 441 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina

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