Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Neuquén · Departamento Añelo
Country overviewArgentina · Neuquén
M3.1 Earthquake near Departamento Añelo, Neuquén (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Departamento Añelo, Neuquén (Argentina) on April 11, 2026 at 20:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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 M5.1.
Details
ID
f5bd8febb637e64b5a90e6f6379c4598a15d7545
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-11 20:20:05 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.28600,
-68.76900
Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 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.
Depth classes per USGS
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