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M3.1 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Departamento Añelo, Neuquén (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-04-11 20:20:05 UTC Local time: —

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 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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

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    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 4'114 m ·Last eruption: 1822 ·Argentina
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    Distance: 211 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: -5050 ·Argentina
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    Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'953 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Callaqui
    Distance: 238 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'099 m ·Last eruption: 1980 ·Chile
  • Lonquimay
    Distance: 246 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'832 m ·Last eruption: 1990 ·Chile

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