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M3.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-07-18 13:12:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on July 18, 2025 at 13:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 13 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-18 13:12:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
La Rioja
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.65000, -65.86000
Temperature
17.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (146.9 km)
Regional average: 146.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Blanco, Cerro
    Distance: 370 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 4'670 m ·Last eruption: -2300 ·Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 376 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 380 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 385 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Solo, El
    Distance: 397 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 401 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina

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