M4.6 Depth: 60.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Mendoza Province, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-02 23:28:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 2, 2025 at 23:28 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Mendoza Province, Argentina (Argentina). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

60.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-02 23:28:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Mendoza

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-32.38000, -68.63000

Temperature

27.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

60 km

60 km — shallower than the regional average (143.3 km)

Regional average: 143.3 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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Maipo

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