Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Mendoza · Distrito La Carrera
Country overviewArgentina · Mendoza
M3.1 Earthquake near Distrito La Carrera, Mendoza (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Distrito La Carrera, Mendoza (Argentina) on February 8, 2026 at 23:15 UTC. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
a0af1167739438d585a80f85f9c638acce1329b8
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 23:15:11 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-33.06000,
-69.45000
Temperature
3.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (143.1 km)
Regional average: 143.1 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
485
Country (24h)
Argentina
8