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Argentina · Neuquén

M2.6 Earthquake near Departamento Añelo, Neuquén (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-04-16 11:41:58 UTC Local time: —

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth: 6.0 km
Source: EMSC

Neuquén · Departamento Añelo

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About this earthquake

On April 16, 2026 at 11:41 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Departamento Añelo, Neuquén (Argentina). With a focal depth of about 6 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

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Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

6.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-16 11:41:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Neuquén

City

Departamento Añelo

County

Departamento Añelo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-38.34900, -69.17100

Temperature

17.6°C

Depth profile

Shallow

6 km

6 km — shallower than the regional average (143.2 km)

Regional average: 143.2 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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