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M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Distrito Laguna del Rosario, Mendoza (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-05-23 20:10:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Distrito Laguna del Rosario, Mendoza (Argentina) on May 23, 2025 at 20:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (146.9 km)
Regional average: 146.9 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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