M3.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Distrito Villa de San Carlos, Mendoza (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-06-28 07:58:42 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Distrito Villa de San Carlos, Mendoza (Argentina) on June 28, 2026 at 07:58 UTC. 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

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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 (148.5 km)
Regional average: 148.5 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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