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M3.0 Depth: 96.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Distrito Potrerillos, Mendoza (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 16:17:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Distrito Potrerillos, Mendoza (Argentina) on August 13, 2026 at 16:17 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 96 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 96 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 96 km
Intermediate
96 km
96 km — shallower than the regional average (145.2 km)
Regional average: 145.2 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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