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M3.5 Depth: 493.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near General Lamadrid, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-06 14:30:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 6, 2026 at 14:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near General Lamadrid, La Rioja (Argentina). At roughly 493 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 17 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 493 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 493 km
Deep
493 km
493 km — deeper than the regional average (147.8 km)
Regional average: 147.8 km
Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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