Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 106.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
La Rioja · Departamento Vinchina
Country overviewArgentina · La Rioja
M3.0 Earthquake near Departamento Vinchina, La Rioja (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Departamento Vinchina, La Rioja (Argentina) on June 20, 2026 at 03:42 UTC. At around 106 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.
Details
ID
1bb503825933f9887e33f2eba8a6ed274f4bce75
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
106.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 03:42:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.18000,
-68.26000
Temperature
-2.4°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
106 km
106 km — shallower than the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
La Rioja
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 85 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
607
Country (24h)
Argentina
8