M2.6 Depth: 31.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-22 21:07:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on December 22, 2025 at 21:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 31 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

31.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-22 21:07:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Mendoza

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-33.76000, -68.73000

Temperature

20.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

31 km

31 km — shallower than the regional average (147 km)

Regional average: 147 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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Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

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Maipo

Distance: 111 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

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Palomo

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Risco Plateado

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