M3.5 Depth: 10.9 km

M3.5 Earthquake near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-06-16 05:16:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on June 16, 2025 at 05:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

10.9 km

UTC time

2025-06-16 05:16:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Mendoza

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-33.03000, -70.02000

Temperature

-4.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10.9 km

10.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

Tupungatito

Distance: 49 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 127 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 174 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 177 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tinguiririca

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