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M3.3 Depth: 174.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Departamento Rosario Vera Peñaloza, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-06-03 04:09:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 3, 2026 at 04:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Departamento Rosario Vera Peñaloza, La Rioja (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 174 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 174 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 174 km
Intermediate
174 km
174 km — deeper than the regional average (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 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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