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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Distrito Río Barrancas, Mendoza (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-24 10:22:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Distrito Río Barrancas, Mendoza (Argentina) on January 24, 2026 at 10:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

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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 (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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Tromen Volcanic Plateau
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 4'114 m ·Last eruption: 1822 ·Argentina
  • Maule, Laguna del
    Distance: 112 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 2'162 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Chile
  • Resago, Volcan
    Distance: 130 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 1'890 m ·Chile
  • San Pedro-Pellado
    Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'621 m ·Chile
  • Blancas, Lomas
    Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'268 m ·Chile

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