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Argentina · La Rioja

M3.3 Earthquake near Departamento Capital, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-24 08:31:40 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
601.0 km
Source
EMSC

La Rioja · Departamento Capital

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Departamento Capital, La Rioja (Argentina) on February 24, 2026 at 08:31 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 601 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 601 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 601 km
Deep
601 km
601 km — deeper than the regional average (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 km
Why depth matters

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

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