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M2.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Departamento Añelo, Neuquén (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 10:26:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Departamento Añelo, Neuquén (Argentina) on January 7, 2026 at 10:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (147 km)
Regional average: 147 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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    Distance: 218 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'953 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Callaqui
    Distance: 239 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'099 m ·Last eruption: 1980 ·Chile
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    Distance: 247 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'979 m ·Last eruption: 1869 ·Chile

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