M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-23 19:17:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on December 23, 2025 at 19:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-23 19:17:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Mendoza

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-33.15000, -68.13000

Temperature

32.5°C

Map

Depth profile

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

Volcanoes nearby

Tupungatito

Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 178 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 194 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 230 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 257 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Risco Plateado

Distance: 260 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina

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