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M2.9 Depth: 136.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near General Lamadrid, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 20:58:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 20:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near General Lamadrid, La Rioja (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 136 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 136 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 136 km
Intermediate
136 km
136 km — close to 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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