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M2.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Departamento Independencia, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 12:14:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Departamento Independencia, La Rioja (Argentina) on August 15, 2026 at 12:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

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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
10 km — shallower than the regional average (145 km)
Regional average: 145 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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