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M4.3 Depth: 134.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Departamento Vinchina, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-02-26 21:23:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Departamento Vinchina, La Rioja (Argentina) on February 26, 2025 at 21:23 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 134 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 134 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 134 km
Intermediate
134 km
134 km — close to 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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