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M4.4 Depth: 177.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Distrito Laguna del Rosario, Mendoza (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-22 19:40:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 22, 2026 at 19:40 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Distrito Laguna del Rosario, Mendoza (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 177 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 177 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 177 km
Intermediate
177 km
177 km — deeper 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

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