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M3.0 Depth: 93.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near General Lamadrid, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 15:27:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 16, 2026 at 15:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near General Lamadrid, La Rioja (Argentina). At around 93 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 93 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 93 km
Intermediate
93 km
93 km — shallower than 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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