Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 124.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
La Rioja · Departamento Vinchina
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M2.8 Earthquake near Departamento Vinchina, La Rioja (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Departamento Vinchina, La Rioja (Argentina) on July 26, 2026 at 18:44 UTC. At around 124 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.
Details
ID
5ac8b1ec58f2f2aab7e445c20a9a7517602489dc
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
124.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-26 18:44:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-27.92000,
-68.88000
Temperature
4.3°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
124 km
124 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
22 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 234 Catalogue entries
Of 233 other entries for this area and period, 98 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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