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M2.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Departamento Arauco, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-04-29 21:28:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 29, 2026 at 21:28 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Departamento Arauco, 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 small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (148.6 km)
Regional average: 148.6 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

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