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M3.0 Depth: 60.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Distrito Capdevilla, Mendoza (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-02 19:29:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 2, 2026 at 19:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Distrito Capdevilla, Mendoza (Argentina). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 km
60 km — shallower than the regional average (146.4 km)
Regional average: 146.4 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

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