Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Mendoza · Distrito Laguna del Rosario
Country overviewArgentina · Mendoza
M2.7 Earthquake near Distrito Laguna del Rosario, Mendoza (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Distrito Laguna del Rosario, Mendoza (Argentina) on August 1, 2026 at 09:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.
Details
ID
0b363e355b8da0fe009a0b7a2d48d4bc724db012
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 09:00:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.27000,
-68.00000
Temperature
8.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (142.1 km)
Regional average: 142.1 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
Volcanoes nearby
Mendoza
Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 141 Catalogue entries
Of 140 other entries for this area and period, 112 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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