M3.9 Depth: 97.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-06 22:23:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2025 at 22:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). At around 97 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

97.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-06 22:23:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Mendoza

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-34.67000, -70.19000

Temperature

-3.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

97 km

97 km — shallower than 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

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