M2.5 Depth: 6.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near NEUQUEN, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-06-01 11:49:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 1, 2026 at 11:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near NEUQUEN, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

6.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-01 11:49:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Neuquén

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-38.31600, -68.79500

Temperature

9.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6 km

6 km — shallower than the regional average (148.6 km)

Regional average: 148.6 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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Tromen Volcanic Plateau

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Payun Matru

Distance: 214 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: -5050 ·Argentina
Copahue

Distance: 215 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'953 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Chile-Argentina
Callaqui

Distance: 236 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'099 m ·Last eruption: 1980 ·Chile
Lonquimay

Distance: 243 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'832 m ·Last eruption: 1990 ·Chile

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