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M3.9 Earthquake near Suriyaco, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-15 22:34:09 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Suriyaco, La Rioja (Argentina) on February 15, 2026 at 22:34 UTC. At around 155 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

ID
8d7cec8e82e4576f1d3e16ff473dc6966c732672
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
155.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-15 22:34:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
La Rioja
City
Suriyaco
County
Departamento San Blas de los Sauces
Village
Suriyaco
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.53000, -67.19000
Temperature
16.3°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 155 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 155 km
Intermediate
155 km
155 km — close to the regional average (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 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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