M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near NEUQUEN, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-13 04:42:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2025 at 04:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near NEUQUEN, ARGENTINA (Argentina). 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-13 04:42:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Neuquén

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-38.18000, -68.70000

Temperature

9.0°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: 164 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 4'114 m ·Last eruption: 1822 ·Argentina
Blanca, Laguna

Distance: 173 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Argentina
Payun Matru

Distance: 201 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: -5050 ·Argentina
Copahue

Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'953 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Chile-Argentina
Callaqui

Distance: 242 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'099 m ·Last eruption: 1980 ·Chile
Antuco

Distance: 248 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'979 m ·Last eruption: 1869 ·Chile

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