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Argentina · La Rioja

M2.9 Earthquake near Departamento Famatina, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-09-06 04:49:46 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
109.0 km
Source
EMSC

La Rioja · Departamento Famatina

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About this earthquake

On September 6, 2026 at 04:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Departamento Famatina, La Rioja (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 109 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 109 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 109 km
Intermediate
109 km
109 km — shallower than 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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