Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 8.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Neuquén · Departamento Pehuenches
Country overviewArgentina · Neuquén
M2.6 Earthquake near Departamento Pehuenches, Neuquén (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Departamento Pehuenches, Neuquén (Argentina) on June 25, 2026 at 13:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
a18abfd67706489115a58c9d5ce7a3bbeb0e310a
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-25 13:40:15 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.65300,
-69.17400
Temperature
8.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 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
Neuquén
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 32 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
597
Country (24h)
Argentina
9