M2.9 Depth: 6.4 km

M2.9 Earthquake near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-24 07:10:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2025 at 07:10 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 14 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

6.4 km

UTC time

2025-08-24 07:10:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Mendoza

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-33.28000, -68.98000

Temperature

-0.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6.4 km

6.4 km — shallower than the regional average (147 km)

Regional average: 147 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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Maipo

Distance: 126 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
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