Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 5.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Mendoza · Distrito Santa Clara
Country overviewArgentina · Mendoza
M3.5 Earthquake near Distrito Santa Clara, Mendoza (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Distrito Santa Clara, Mendoza (Argentina) on January 10, 2026 at 10:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
bc2fd8f14dcc6054ee5187acd3757fbdbe14acfb
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
5.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-10 10:09:54 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-33.25000,
-69.67000
Temperature
-4.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5.6 km
5.6 km — shallower than the regional average (140.6 km)
Regional average: 140.6 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 ≥ 3.0 · 91 Catalogue entries
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