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M2.8 Depth: 138.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Departamento General San Martín, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 08:43:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 27, 2026 at 08:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Departamento General San Martín, La Rioja (Argentina). At around 138 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 138 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 138 km
Intermediate
138 km
138 km — close to the regional average (143.3 km)
Regional average: 143.3 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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