M3.9 Depth: 126.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Departamento Vinchina, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 02:11:01 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 24, 2026 at 02:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Departamento Vinchina, La Rioja (Argentina). At around 126 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 126 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 126 km
Intermediate
126 km
126 km — close to the regional average (146.7 km)
Regional average: 146.7 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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