M3.1 Depth: 149.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-18 10:11:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2025 at 10:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 149 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

149.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-18 10:11:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Mendoza

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-32.71000, -67.27000

Temperature

12.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

149 km

149 km — close to 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: 249 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 272 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 287 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 322 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 351 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Risco Plateado

Distance: 351 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina

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Stats (last 24h)

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