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M3.4 Earthquake near Distrito Uspallata, Mendoza (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-09-06 11:48:05 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On September 6, 2026 at 11:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Distrito Uspallata, Mendoza (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 102 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

ID
163264af961fb815c56bc329f6646100251430c0
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
102.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-06 11:48:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Mendoza
City
Distrito Uspallata
County
Departamento Las Heras
Village
Distrito Uspallata
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.22000, -69.46000
Temperature
-15.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 102 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 102 km
Intermediate
102 km
102 km — shallower than the regional average (143.1 km)
Regional average: 143.1 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 219 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 267 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 277 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 300 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

Mendoza

Context for this earthquake

06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 87 Catalogue entries

Of 86 other entries for this area and period, 40 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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