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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: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 117.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 117.6 km
Intermediate
117.6 km
117.6 km — close to the regional average (143.3 km)
Regional average: 143.3 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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