M4.5 Depth: 112.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-10-12 16:42:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on October 12, 2025 at 16:42 UTC. At around 112 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

112.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-12 16:42:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Mendoza

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-32.68070, -69.99430

Temperature

5.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

112 km

112 km — shallower than the regional average (147 km)

Regional average: 147 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Tupungatito

Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 166 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 213 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 216 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tinguiririca

Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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