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M3.1 Depth: 125.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Departamento Famatina, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 13:13:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 13:13 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Departamento Famatina, La Rioja (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 125 km. 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 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 125 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 125 km
Intermediate
125 km
125 km — close to the regional average (144.4 km)
Regional average: 144.4 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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