M3.2 Depth: 123.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-09-07 11:08:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on September 7, 2025 at 11:08 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 123 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

123.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-07 11:08:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

La Rioja

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-28.43000, -67.93000

Temperature

14.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

123 km

123 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

Volcanoes nearby

Tipas

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Ojos del Salado, Nevados

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Incahuasi, Nevado de

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Solo, El

Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
Blanco, Cerro

Distance: 186 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 4'670 m ·Last eruption: -2300 ·Argentina
Falso Azufre

Distance: 186 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina

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