M3.1 Depth: 616.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-09 11:51:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on August 9, 2025 at 11:51 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 616 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

616.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-09 11:51:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Mendoza

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-32.28000, -67.83000

Temperature

10.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Deep

616 km

616 km — deeper than the regional average (147 km)

Regional average: 147 km

Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Tupungatito

Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 255 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 280 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 322 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 345 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Risco Plateado

Distance: 354 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina

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