M3.1 Depth: 109.1 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Distrito Las Cuevas, Mendoza (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 13:12:15 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Distrito Las Cuevas, Mendoza (Argentina) on July 12, 2026 at 13:12 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 109 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 109.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 109.1 km
Intermediate
109.1 km
109.1 km — shallower than the regional average (147.1 km)
Regional average: 147.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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