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Argentina · La Rioja

M3.3 Earthquake near Departamento San Blas de los Sauces, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 16:19:36 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
142.0 km
Source
EMSC

La Rioja · Departamento San Blas de los Sauces

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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: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 142 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 142 km
Intermediate
142 km
142 km — close to the regional average (133.8 km)
Regional average: 133.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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La Rioja

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 85 Catalogue entries

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