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M2.6 Depth: 129.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Pituil, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 11:39:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Pituil, La Rioja (Argentina) on August 28, 2026 at 11:39 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 129 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
129.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-28 11:39:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
La Rioja
City
Pituil
County
Departamento Famatina
Village
Pituil
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.60000, -67.48000
Temperature
10.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 129 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 129 km
Intermediate
129 km
129 km — close to the regional average (143.3 km)
Regional average: 143.3 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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