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Argentina · Mendoza

M3.8 Earthquake near Distrito El Carrizal, Mendoza (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-05-28 03:15:51 UTC Local time: —

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth: 10.0 km
Source: EMSC

Mendoza · Distrito El Carrizal

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About this earthquake

On May 28, 2026 at 03:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Distrito El Carrizal, Mendoza (Argentina). 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 often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

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Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-28 03:15:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Mendoza

City

Distrito El Carrizal

County

Departamento Luján de Cuyo

Village

Distrito El Carrizal

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-33.26000, -68.72000

Temperature

8.4°C

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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Maipo

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