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Argentina · La Rioja

M2.7 Earthquake near Departamento San Blas de los Sauces, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 22:31:45 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
137.0 km
Source
EMSC

La Rioja · Departamento San Blas de los Sauces

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About this earthquake

On February 23, 2026 at 22:31 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Departamento San Blas de los Sauces, La Rioja (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 137 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 137 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 137 km
Intermediate
137 km
137 km — close to the regional average (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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