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M5.1 Depth: 105.6 km

M5.1 Earthquake near General Lamadrid, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-06 03:44:54 UTC Local time: —
M5.1 earthquake near General Lamadrid on Feb 6, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.1 Earthquake near General Lamadrid, La Rioja (Argentina) · 2026-02-06 03:44:54 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.1 earthquake was recorded near General Lamadrid, La Rioja (Argentina) on February 6, 2026 at 03:44 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 106 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 105.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 105.6 km
Intermediate
105.6 km
105.6 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Chilecito123.0 kmE42'248
La Rioja190.8 kmE178'872
San Miguel de Tucumán414.2 kmNE548'866

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Tipas
    Distance: 187 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Solo, El
    Distance: 197 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 197 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 233 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Condor, El
    Distance: 252 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'373 m ·Argentina

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours0
First 24 hours2
First 72 hours3
Strongest subsequent eventM3.9
M2.72026-02-06 10:08:24 UTC76.7 kmSanta Clara M3.42026-02-07 00:50:54 UTC113.9 kmChañarmuyo M2.52026-02-08 04:14:58 UTC33.6 kmDepartamento Vinchina M2.92026-02-10 01:50:03 UTC83.3 kmIglesia M2.52026-02-10 04:22:31 UTC84.0 kmCoronel Felipe Varela M2.62026-02-11 01:50:12 UTC76.6 kmGeneral Lamadrid M2.52026-02-11 13:49:07 UTC113.8 kmIglesia M3.02026-02-13 20:19:52 UTC149.7 kmDepartamento Independencia M3.72026-02-14 07:47:49 UTC119.9 kmMunicipio de Tinogasta M2.92026-02-15 12:09:14 UTC117.3 kmChañarmuyo M2.62026-02-16 11:41:43 UTC84.2 kmDepartamento Vinchina M3.02026-02-16 15:27:57 UTC28.6 kmGeneral Lamadrid

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.1 to M5.3.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
RESIFM5.1105.6 km0.0 km
USPM5.3110.0 km8.6 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#5
Earlier events M≥431
Earlier events M≥54
Compared since2025-01-01

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.52025-05-01 16:04:52 UTC121.7 kmDepartamento Famatina M5.42025-05-01 16:04:54 UTC135.1 kmLa Rioja Province, Argentina M5.22026-02-06 03:44:52 UTC9.4 kmGeneral Lamadrid M5.22025-06-24 01:53:16 UTC66.4 kmSan Juan Province, Argentina M4.92025-03-16 21:50:23 UTC91.8 kmIglesia

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