Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA
M3.1 Earthquake near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA
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About this earthquake
On May 21, 2026 at 06:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near 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. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
5da633980cfcf68b4c9a07830b79df216a33b982
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 06:17:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.25000,
-66.73000
Temperature
8.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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