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Argentina · Mendoza

M2.9 Earthquake near Distrito Laguna del Rosario, Mendoza (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-22 19:40:29 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
177.3 km
Source
EMSC

Mendoza · Distrito Laguna del Rosario

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About this earthquake

On January 22, 2026 at 19:40 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Distrito Laguna del Rosario, Mendoza (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 177 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 177.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 177.3 km
Intermediate
177.3 km
177.3 km — deeper than the regional average (143.1 km)
Regional average: 143.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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