M4.9 Depth: 117.6 km

M4.9 Earthquake near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-10-21 14:08:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on October 21, 2025 at 14:08 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 118 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

117.6 km

UTC time

2025-10-21 14:08:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Mendoza

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-32.35880, -69.71520

Temperature

9.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

117.6 km

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

Regional average: 147 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: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 201 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 249 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 256 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tinguiririca

Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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