M2.6 Depth: 106.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-12-06 18:04:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 6, 2025 at 18:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 106 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

106.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-06 18:04:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

La Rioja

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-29.44000, -68.60000

Temperature

18.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

106 km

106 km — shallower than the regional average (147 km)

Regional average: 147 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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Tipas

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Incahuasi, Nevado de

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Falso Azufre

Distance: 294 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
Blanco, Cerro

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