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Argentina · La Rioja

M2.8 Earthquake near Departamento Capital, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-03-17 06:27:40 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
10.0 km
Source
EMSC

La Rioja · Departamento Capital

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About this earthquake

On March 17, 2026 at 06:27 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Departamento Capital, La Rioja (Argentina). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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  • Tipas
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  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
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  • Solo, El
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  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 326 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina

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