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M2.9 Depth: 110.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Distrito Capdevilla, Mendoza (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 23:59:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2026 at 23:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Distrito Capdevilla, Mendoza (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 110 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 110 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 110 km
Intermediate
110 km
110 km — shallower than the regional average (146.7 km)
Regional average: 146.7 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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