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M2.5 Depth: 30.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Departamento General Juan Facundo Quiroga, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-03-18 19:31:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Departamento General Juan Facundo Quiroga, La Rioja (Argentina) on March 18, 2026 at 19:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 km
30 km — shallower than the regional average (143.3 km)
Regional average: 143.3 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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