M3.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-07-08 23:45:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on July 8, 2025 at 23:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-08 23:45:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Mendoza

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-35.93000, -70.24000

Temperature

4.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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

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