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M3.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Distrito Pareditas, Mendoza (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-04-15 21:17:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 15, 2026 at 21:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Distrito Pareditas, Mendoza (Argentina). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Maipo
    Distance: 100 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 123 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Risco Plateado
    Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile

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