M2.5 Depth: 115.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-04-30 11:01:25 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 11:01 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 115 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
115.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 11:01:25 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.25300, -68.11500
Temperature
17.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 115 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 115 km
Intermediate
115 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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