M2.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 12:50:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on January 2, 2026 at 12:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-02 12:50:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Mendoza

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-32.23000, -68.06000

Temperature

29.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

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

Regional average: 147 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

Tupungatito

Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 244 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 271 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 314 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

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Risco Plateado

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