Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 6.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Neuquén · Departamento Añelo
Country overviewArgentina · Neuquén
M3.1 Earthquake near Departamento Añelo, Neuquén (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On June 23, 2026 at 20:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Departamento Añelo, Neuquén (Argentina). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
d96b39c90ae7be3c736955e8db524a15d125930e
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-23 20:32:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.31400,
-68.81800
Depth profile
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 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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Argentina
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,471 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
583
Country (24h)
Argentina
9