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Argentina · Mendoza

M3.0 Earthquake near Distrito Laguna del Rosario, Mendoza (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 08:38:54 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
Source
EMSC

Mendoza · Distrito Laguna del Rosario

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Distrito Laguna del Rosario, Mendoza (Argentina) on February 16, 2026 at 08:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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 (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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