M3.3 Depth: 188.2 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Departamento Minas, Neuquén (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 10:03:02 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 1, 2026 at 10:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Departamento Minas, Neuquén (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 188 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 188.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 188.2 km
Intermediate
188.2 km
188.2 km — deeper than the regional average (146.4 km)
Regional average: 146.4 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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