Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
La Rioja · Departamento Vinchina
Country overviewArgentina · La Rioja
M3.1 Earthquake near Departamento Vinchina, La Rioja (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On July 17, 2026 at 19:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Departamento Vinchina, La Rioja (Argentina). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
499e9f9e2ebf4a836252f35cad3bb2d31cf7890e
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-17 19:45:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.47000,
-68.34000
Temperature
11.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
La Rioja
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 85 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
576
Country (24h)
Argentina
11