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Argentina · Neuquén

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

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

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth: 7.0 km
Source: EMSC

Neuquén · Departamento Añelo

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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: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

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Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-29 07:59:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Neuquén

City

Departamento Añelo

County

Departamento Añelo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-38.32100, -68.80400

Temperature

2.4°C

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 km — shallower than the regional average (143.2 km)

Regional average: 143.2 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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