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Argentina · La Rioja

M3.1 Earthquake near Departamento Rosario Vera Peñaloza, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-25 09:45:34 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
147.0 km
Source
EMSC

La Rioja · Departamento Rosario Vera Peñaloza

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About this earthquake

On February 25, 2026 at 09:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Departamento Rosario Vera Peñaloza, La Rioja (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 147 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 147 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 147 km
Intermediate
147 km
147 km — close to the regional average (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 km
Why depth matters

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

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