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Argentina · Mendoza

M3.6 Earthquake near Distrito Ciudad de Santa Rosa, Mendoza (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-10-12 04:38:38 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
14.0 km
Source
INPRES

Mendoza · Distrito Ciudad de Santa Rosa

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Distrito Ciudad de Santa Rosa, Mendoza (Argentina) on October 12, 2026 at 04:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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 event was recorded by INPRES. Argentina: 19 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — shallower than the regional average (133.7 km)
Regional average: 133.7 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 146 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 161 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 191 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Risco Plateado
    Distance: 218 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile

Mendoza

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 91 Catalogue entries

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