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M3.0 Depth: 246.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Departamento Maipú, Mendoza (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-29 23:50:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 29, 2026 at 23:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Departamento Maipú, Mendoza (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 246 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
246.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-29 23:50:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Mendoza
City
Departamento Maipú
Village
Distrito Fray Luis Beltrán
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.89000, -68.53000
Temperature
12.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 246 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 246 km
Intermediate
246 km
246 km — deeper than the regional average (143.3 km)
Regional average: 143.3 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 186 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
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  • Palomo
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  • Risco Plateado
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