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M2.6 Depth: 109.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Departamento Vinchina, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 11:41:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Departamento Vinchina, La Rioja (Argentina) on February 16, 2026 at 11:41 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 109 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 109 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 109 km
Intermediate
109 km
109 km — shallower than the regional average (147 km)
Regional average: 147 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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