M3.4 Depth: 118.8 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Departamento Vinchina, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 12:54:50 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On September 2, 2026 at 12:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Departamento Vinchina, La Rioja (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 119 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 118.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 118.8 km
Intermediate
118.8 km
118.8 km — close to the regional average (143.4 km)
Regional average: 143.4 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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