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M2.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Distrito Laguna del Rosario, Mendoza (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 09:00:20 UTC Local time: —

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: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (146.4 km)
Regional average: 146.4 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

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