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M3.1 Depth: 126.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Distrito Laguna del Rosario, Mendoza (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-03-01 00:17:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Distrito Laguna del Rosario, Mendoza (Argentina) on March 1, 2026 at 00:17 UTC. At around 126 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 126 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 126 km
Intermediate
126 km
126 km — close to the regional average (147 km)
Regional average: 147 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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