M4.6 Depth: 130.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Mendoza Province, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-09-18 18:03:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 18, 2025 at 18:03 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Mendoza Province, Argentina (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 130 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

130.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-18 18:03:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Mendoza

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-32.90000, -69.39000

Temperature

2.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

130 km

130 km — close to the regional average (147 km)

Regional average: 147 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Tupungatito

Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 146 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 194 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 208 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tinguiririca

Distance: 231 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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