M2.9 Depth: 121.7 km

M2.9 Earthquake near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-09-17 20:57:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on September 17, 2025 at 20:57 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 122 km. 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: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

121.7 km

UTC time

2025-09-17 20:57:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Mendoza

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-32.55000, -69.95000

Temperature

2.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

121.7 km

121.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

Tupungatito

Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 180 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 227 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 231 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tinguiririca

Distance: 254 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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