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Argentina · Mendoza

M3.3 Earthquake near Distrito Jocolí, Mendoza (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-03-17 21:25:29 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On March 17, 2026 at 21:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Distrito Jocolí, 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. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

ID
4e50522a591d87b0c250ca3ac15624e88e4d6500
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-17 21:25:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Mendoza
City
Distrito Jocolí
County
Distrito Jocolí
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.47000, -68.53000
Temperature
20.9°C

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 (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 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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