M3.0 Depth: 98.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-24 00:39:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on August 24, 2025 at 00:39 UTC. At around 98 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 14 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

98.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-24 00:39:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

La Rioja

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-29.55000, -67.86000

Temperature

5.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

98 km

98 km — shallower than 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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Tipas

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Solo, El

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Blanco, Cerro

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Falso Azufre

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