Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Mendoza · Distrito Pareditas
Country overviewArgentina · Mendoza
M3.7 Earthquake near Distrito Pareditas, Mendoza (Argentina)
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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 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.
Details
ID
eba1c4b4a908326c6b307224399de68c655da3f3
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-15 21:17:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Distrito Pareditas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-34.05000,
-68.75000
Temperature
12.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 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
Mendoza
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 91 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
604
Country (24h)
Argentina
8