Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 117.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
La Rioja · Departamento Vinchina
Country overviewArgentina · La Rioja
M2.8 Earthquake near Departamento Vinchina, La Rioja (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Departamento Vinchina, La Rioja (Argentina) on May 17, 2026 at 09:51 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 117 km. 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: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
aba92a17ab574fb89049bc3a5c726b047f4ff4bf
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
117.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 09:51:49 UTC
Local time
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State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.20000,
-69.29000
Temperature
-9.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
117 km
117 km — close to the regional average (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 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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