Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 142.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
La Rioja · Departamento San Blas de los Sauces
Country overviewArgentina · La Rioja
M3.3 Earthquake near Departamento San Blas de los Sauces, La Rioja (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On August 3, 2026 at 16:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Departamento San Blas de los Sauces, La Rioja (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 142 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 19 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.
Details
ID
437213b135fc6e19e31a34a3ff4eb871c87647cd
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
142.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 16:19:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.39000,
-67.42000
Temperature
20.7°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
142 km
142 km — close to the regional average (142.1 km)
Regional average: 142.1 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
La Rioja
Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 81 Catalogue entries
Of 80 other entries for this area and period, 40 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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