M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-29 17:20:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 29, 2025 at 17:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA (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 magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-29 17:20:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

La Rioja

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-29.08000, -66.84000

Temperature

20.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (147 km)

Regional average: 147 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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Falso Azufre

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