Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
La Rioja · Departamento General Ángel V. Peñaloza
Country overviewArgentina · La Rioja
M3.4 Earthquake near Departamento General Ángel V. Peñaloza, La Rioja (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On May 13, 2026 at 23:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Departamento General Ángel V. Peñaloza, La Rioja (Argentina). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
91905a97939e81f5a3c3e4146d98ccaa96565ad0
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 23:43:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.07000,
-66.66000
Temperature
9.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
La Rioja
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 85 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
582
Country (24h)
Argentina
9