M3.0 Depth: 118.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-11 23:15:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on December 11, 2025 at 23:15 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 118 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

118.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-11 23:15:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-30.37000, -69.23000

Temperature

8.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

118 km

118 km — close to 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

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