M3.0 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near NEUQUEN, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-26 22:26:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near NEUQUEN, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on August 26, 2025 at 22:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 14 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-26 22:26:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Neuquén

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-38.16200, -68.67600

Temperature

16.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 km — shallower than the regional average (147 km)

Regional average: 147 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

Tromen Volcanic Plateau

Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 4'114 m ·Last eruption: 1822 ·Argentina
Blanca, Laguna

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Payun Matru

Distance: 200 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: -5050 ·Argentina
Copahue

Distance: 222 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'953 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Chile-Argentina
Callaqui

Distance: 244 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'099 m ·Last eruption: 1980 ·Chile
Antuco

Distance: 249 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'979 m ·Last eruption: 1869 ·Chile

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