M4.3 Depth: 110.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Mendoza Province, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-10-12 16:42:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Mendoza Province, Argentina (Argentina) on October 12, 2025 at 16:42 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 110 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

110.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-12 16:42:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Mendoza

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-32.74000, -69.91000

Temperature

5.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

110 km

110 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: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 159 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 206 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 211 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tinguiririca

Distance: 234 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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