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M2.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Distrito Uspallata, Mendoza (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-03 15:13:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 3, 2026 at 15:13 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Distrito Uspallata, Mendoza (Argentina). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (147 km)
Regional average: 147 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
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    Distance: 188 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
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  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 271 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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