Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Mendoza · Distrito Los Huarpes
Country overviewArgentina · Mendoza
M2.7 Earthquake near Distrito Los Huarpes, Mendoza (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Distrito Los Huarpes, Mendoza (Argentina) on August 4, 2026 at 22:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
b7b65e8575abdb442f91b2df104b0c5a74deeb47
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-04 22:26:25 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-33.38000,
-68.52000
Temperature
14.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (140.4 km)
Regional average: 140.4 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
Volcanoes nearby
Mendoza
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 145 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
631
Country (24h)
Argentina
12