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Argentina · La Rioja

M3.7 Earthquake near Coronel Felipe Varela, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-27 18:40:25 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
119.0 km
Source
EMSC

La Rioja · Coronel Felipe Varela

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About this earthquake

On January 27, 2026 at 18:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Coronel Felipe Varela, La Rioja (Argentina). At around 119 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 119 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 119 km
Intermediate
119 km
119 km — close to the regional average (143.1 km)
Regional average: 143.1 km
Why depth matters

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

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