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M2.5 Depth: 112.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-06-26 17:43:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Departamento Vinchina, La Rioja (Argentina) on June 26, 2026 at 17:43 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 112 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 112 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 112 km
Intermediate
112 km
112 km — shallower than the regional average (148.8 km)
Regional average: 148.8 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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