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M3.4 Depth: 128.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Chañarmuyo, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-07 00:50:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Chañarmuyo, La Rioja (Argentina) on February 7, 2026 at 00:50 UTC. At around 128 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
128.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-07 00:50:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
La Rioja
City
Chañarmuyo
County
Departamento Famatina
Village
Chañarmuyo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.59000, -67.60000
Temperature
20.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 128 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 128 km
Intermediate
128 km
128 km — close to 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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