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M3.0 Depth: 103.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-02-18 20:35:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 18, 2026 at 20:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Distrito Uspallata, Mendoza (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 103 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 103 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 103 km
Intermediate
103 km
103 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

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