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M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-05-04 09:06:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 09:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 09:06:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.51000, -68.14000
Temperature
14.0°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
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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  • Falso Azufre
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