M3.2 Depth: 80.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-03 17:39:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2025 at 17:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 80 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

80.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-03 17:39:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

San Juan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.53000, -68.47000

Temperature

14.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

80 km

80 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: 245 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 284 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 319 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 366 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 382 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Risco Plateado

Distance: 402 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina

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