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M3.4 Depth: 103.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near General Lamadrid, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 12:58:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 12, 2026 at 12:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near General Lamadrid, La Rioja (Argentina). At around 103 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 103 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 103 km
Intermediate
103 km
103 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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