M4.6 Depth: 108.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Mendoza Province, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-10-21 14:08:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 21, 2025 at 14:08 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Mendoza Province, Argentina (Argentina). At around 108 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Argentina: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

108.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-21 14:08:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Mendoza

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-32.46000, -69.58000

Temperature

9.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

108 km

108 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

Volcanoes nearby

Tupungatito

Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 191 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 239 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 248 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tinguiririca

Distance: 271 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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