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M3.3 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-05-13 20:28:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2025 at 20:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). With a focal depth of about 20 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-13 20:28:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
Mendoza
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.97900, -68.23100
Temperature
19.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — shallower than the regional average (146.9 km)
Regional average: 146.9 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

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 198 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 238 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 263 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Risco Plateado
    Distance: 269 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina

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