Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
La Rioja · Departamento Famatina
Country overviewArgentina · La Rioja
M2.8 Earthquake near Departamento Famatina, La Rioja (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Departamento Famatina, La Rioja (Argentina) on April 26, 2026 at 03:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
8119efb5933e71482c93e2e3580ea8c5398fe397
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-26 03:23:50 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.53000,
-67.80000
Temperature
7.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
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Tipas
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Incahuasi, Nevado de
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Ojos del Salado, Nevados
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Solo, El
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Blanco, Cerro
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Falso Azufre
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