M2.5 Depth: 154.4 km

M2.5 Earthquake near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-04-28 01:57:40 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 01:57 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 154 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
154.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 01:57:40 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-35.22000, -70.19000
Temperature
6.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 154.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 154.4 km
Intermediate
154.4 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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