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M3.0 Depth: 106.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Departamento Vinchina, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 03:42:31 UTC Local time: —

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 13 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 106 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 106 km
Intermediate
106 km
106 km — shallower than the regional average (147.1 km)
Regional average: 147.1 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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