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M2.6 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Departamento Añelo, Neuquén (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-05-29 07:59:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 29, 2026 at 07:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Departamento Añelo, Neuquén (Argentina). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (148.6 km)
Regional average: 148.6 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

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