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M2.9 Depth: 103.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-04-06 03:57:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA on April 6, 2026 at 03:57 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 103 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
103.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 03:57:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.86000, -68.53000
Temperature
7.1°C

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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
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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  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 230 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Blanco, Cerro
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