M2.8 Depth: 130.1 km

M2.8 Earthquake near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-09-24 05:28:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 24, 2025 at 05:28 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). At around 130 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 13 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

130.1 km

UTC time

2025-09-24 05:28:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Mendoza

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-32.66000, -70.11000

Temperature

-0.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

130.1 km

130.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

Tupungatito

Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 169 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 216 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tinguiririca

Distance: 241 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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