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M2.7 Depth: 112.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-04-28 09:38:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on April 28, 2026 at 09:38 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 112 km. 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: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
112.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 09:38:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
La Rioja
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.52000, -67.64000
Temperature
9.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 112 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 112 km
Intermediate
112 km
112 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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    Distance: 195 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 4'670 m ·Last eruption: -2300 ·Argentina
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