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M2.6 Depth: 115.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Departamento Chilecito, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 20:59:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2026 at 20:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Departamento Chilecito, La Rioja (Argentina). At around 115 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 115 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 115 km
Intermediate
115 km
115 km — shallower than the regional average (144.3 km)
Regional average: 144.3 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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