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M3.4 Depth: 122.4 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Distrito Potrerillos, Mendoza (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-20 04:39:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 20, 2026 at 04:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Distrito Potrerillos, Mendoza (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 122 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 122.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 122.4 km
Intermediate
122.4 km
122.4 km — close to the regional average (147 km)
Regional average: 147 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

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    Distance: 50 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
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    Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 131 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 178 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 207 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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