Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Mendoza Province
Country overviewArgentina
M3.0 Earthquake near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On April 23, 2025 at 02:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
784b266290684bab4f83c982ad065adee5e53cdf
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-23 02:26:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-36.76000,
-69.74000
Temperature
18.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (142.9 km)
Regional average: 142.9 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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Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,404 Catalogue entries
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