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M3.3 Depth: 117.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Distrito Las Cuevas, Mendoza (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-04 20:29:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Distrito Las Cuevas, Mendoza (Argentina) on August 4, 2026 at 20:29 UTC. At around 117 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 117 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 117 km
Intermediate
117 km
117 km — close to the regional average (143.3 km)
Regional average: 143.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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