M4.5 earthquake — 29 km S of Mendoza, Argentina
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 29 km S of Mendoza, Argentina on Aug 7, 2026 at 00:00 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -33.153, -68.841 |
| Time | Aug 7, 00:00 UTC |
| Location | 29 km S of Mendoza, Argentina |
| USGS event ID | us6000tits |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.2 | 203 km | Aug 2, 22:07 UTC | 17 km E of Calingasta, Argentina |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.