M2.6 Depth: 110.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-04-06 22:52:36 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA on April 6, 2026 at 22:52 UTC. At around 110 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
110.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 22:52:36 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.97600, -68.67100
Temperature
5.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 110 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 110 km
Intermediate
110 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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