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M2.7 Depth: 128.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Departamento Famatina, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 20:02:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 20:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Departamento Famatina, La Rioja (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 128 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 M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 128 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 128 km
Intermediate
128 km
128 km — close to the regional average (145.4 km)
Regional average: 145.4 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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