Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 16.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
La Rioja · Departamento General Ángel V. Peñaloza
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M3.3 Earthquake near Departamento General Ángel V. Peñaloza, La Rioja (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On September 21, 2026 at 17:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Departamento General Ángel V. Peñaloza, La Rioja (Argentina). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 19 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.
Details
ID
1a02462c11e9fb0d3aaa5f95385095040a21f82a
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-21 17:38:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.03000,
-66.69000
Temperature
23.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
16 km
16 km — shallower than the regional average (142.1 km)
Regional average: 142.1 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
Volcanoes nearby
La Rioja
Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 81 Catalogue entries
Of 80 other entries for this area and period, 40 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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