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M3.4 Depth: 117.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-04-22 00:24:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 22, 2026 at 00:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Distrito Capdevilla, Mendoza (Argentina). At around 117 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 117 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 117 km
Intermediate
117 km
117 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

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