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M2.8 Depth: 135.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Departamento Famatina, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-06-14 02:36:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Departamento Famatina, La Rioja (Argentina) on June 14, 2026 at 02:36 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 135 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 135 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 135 km
Intermediate
135 km
135 km — close to the regional average (143.1 km)
Regional average: 143.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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