Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
La Rioja · Departamento Vinchina
Country overviewArgentina · La Rioja
M2.6 Earthquake near Departamento Vinchina, La Rioja (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On May 13, 2026 at 18:54 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Departamento Vinchina, La Rioja (Argentina). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
346d135dc9448bb3c672a0b80e8ab0e2d9521c6b
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 18:54:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.17000,
-68.70000
Temperature
13.4°C
Depth profile
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.
Depth classes per USGS
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