M3.0 Depth: 102.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-21 13:29:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on December 21, 2025 at 13:29 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 102 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

102.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-21 13:29:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Mendoza

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-32.16000, -69.25000

Temperature

6.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

102 km

102 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: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 191 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 229 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 278 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 289 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tinguiririca

Distance: 312 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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