M2.6 Depth: 116.7 km

M2.6 Earthquake near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-04-04 23:08:19 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 23:08 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 117 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
116.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 23:08:19 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-34.81000, -70.25000
Temperature
10.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 116.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 116.7 km
Intermediate
116.7 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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