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M2.6 Depth: 6.0 km

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

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

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 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 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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