Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
La Rioja · Departamento General San Martín
Country overviewArgentina · La Rioja
M3.1 Earthquake near Departamento General San Martín, La Rioja (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On July 2, 2026 at 00:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Departamento General San Martín, 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. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
5e850818559ec56024825f6ba803728a313f43d5
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-02 00:14:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.86000,
-66.32000
Temperature
2.7°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
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