Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 137.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
La Rioja · Departamento San Blas de los Sauces
Country overviewArgentina · La Rioja
M2.7 Earthquake near Departamento San Blas de los Sauces, La Rioja (Argentina)
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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 M3.7.
Details
ID
265d1aa5e6837992ada8305a7ee1a2a7511e86e9
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
137.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 22:31:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.75000,
-67.25000
Temperature
13.5°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
137 km
137 km — close to the regional average (140.6 km)
Regional average: 140.6 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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La Rioja
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 244 Catalogue entries
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