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M4.0 Depth: 179.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-05-06 08:36:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA on May 6, 2026 at 08:36 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 179 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
179.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 08:36:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.41000, -70.02000
Temperature
-5.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 179 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 179 km
Intermediate
179 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

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 196 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 243 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 246 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 269 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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