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M2.6 Depth: 6.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Departamento Añelo, Neuquén (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-06-03 21:04:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 3, 2026 at 21:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Departamento Añelo, Neuquén (Argentina). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than the regional average (148.6 km)
Regional average: 148.6 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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    Distance: 215 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: -5050 ·Argentina
  • Callaqui
    Distance: 235 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'099 m ·Last eruption: 1980 ·Chile
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    Distance: 242 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'832 m ·Last eruption: 1990 ·Chile

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