Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 4.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Neuquén · Departamento Añelo
Country overviewArgentina · Neuquén
M2.9 Earthquake near Departamento Añelo, Neuquén (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Departamento Añelo, Neuquén (Argentina) on February 6, 2026 at 11:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
019c2bbd0ab696eebf706f1d6aae3a81f1071109
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-06 11:21:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.27300,
-68.75400
Temperature
20.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than the regional average (143.1 km)
Regional average: 143.1 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
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
490
Country (24h)
Argentina
8