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M2.9 Earthquake near Distrito Uspallata, Mendoza (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 05:50:11 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Distrito Uspallata, Mendoza (Argentina) on January 31, 2026 at 05:50 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 111 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

ID
f5f8b371f5d88e4a052a81423926efe1e23a2929
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
111.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-31 05:50:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Mendoza
City
Distrito Uspallata
County
Distrito Uspallata
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.39000, -69.53000
Temperature
-4.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 111 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 111 km
Intermediate
111 km
111 km — shallower than the regional average (143.1 km)
Regional average: 143.1 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

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  • Maipo
    Distance: 199 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
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    Distance: 280 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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