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M2.7 Depth: 92.8 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Departamento Vinchina, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 16:06:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 30, 2026 at 16:06 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Departamento Vinchina, La Rioja (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 93 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 92.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 92.8 km
Intermediate
92.8 km
92.8 km — shallower than the regional average (146.4 km)
Regional average: 146.4 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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