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M3.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Distrito La Paz Sur, Mendoza (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 09:45:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 09:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Distrito La Paz Sur, 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 magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 14 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

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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 (144.8 km)
Regional average: 144.8 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: 244 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
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    Distance: 283 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'007 m ·Last eruption: -6890 ·Argentina

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