Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 134.0 km
- Source
- USP
La Rioja · Departamento Vinchina
Country overviewArgentina · La Rioja
M4.3 Earthquake near Departamento Vinchina, La Rioja (Argentina)
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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: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
808f2d80cfa736b6c2658b52d2c676572bda7895
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
134.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-26 21:23:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
usp
Coordinates
-28.42735,
-68.66820
Depth profile
Intermediate
134 km
134 km — close to the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
La Rioja
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 85 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
583
Country (24h)
Argentina
9