M3.8 Depth: 144.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-09-02 09:53:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on September 2, 2025 at 09:53 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 144 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

144.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-02 09:53:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

La Rioja

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.58000, -66.53000

Temperature

9.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

144 km

144 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

Tupungatito

Distance: 369 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 399 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 421 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 460 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Palomo

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Risco Plateado

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