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M2.8 Depth: 112.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Distrito Las Cuevas, Mendoza (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-27 11:02:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Distrito Las Cuevas, Mendoza (Argentina) on February 27, 2026 at 11:02 UTC. At around 112 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 112 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 112 km
Intermediate
112 km
112 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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