M3.6 Depth: 107.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-05-22 05:39:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2025 at 05:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). At around 107 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

107.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-22 05:39:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Mendoza

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-32.78000, -69.98000

Temperature

5.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

107 km

107 km — shallower than the regional average (146.9 km)

Regional average: 146.9 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: 74 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 155 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 202 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tinguiririca

Distance: 229 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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