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Argentina · Mendoza

M4.2 Earthquake near Distrito Bowen, Mendoza (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-04-20 18:12:30 UTC Local time: —

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth: 51.0 km
Source: EMSC

Mendoza · Distrito Bowen

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Distrito Bowen, Mendoza (Argentina) on April 20, 2026 at 18:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 51 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

51.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-20 18:12:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Mendoza

City

Distrito Bowen

County

General Alvear

Village

Distrito Bowen

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-34.56000, -66.77000

Depth profile

Shallow

51 km

51 km — shallower than the regional average (143.2 km)

Regional average: 143.2 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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San Jose

Distance: 300 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Payun Matru

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