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M2.6 Depth: 93.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Departamento Chilecito, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 02:59:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 15, 2026 at 02:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Departamento Chilecito, La Rioja (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 93 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 12 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 93 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 93 km
Intermediate
93 km
93 km — shallower than the regional average (145 km)
Regional average: 145 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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