M4.9 Depth: 34.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-04-27 11:36:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 27, 2025 at 11:36 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). With a focal depth of about 34 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

34.0 km

UTC time

2025-04-27 11:36:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-33.89000, -69.45000

Temperature

6.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

34 km

34 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

San Jose

Distance: 43 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 47 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Tupungatito

Distance: 61 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 89 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Risco Plateado

Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina

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