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M2.8 Depth: 117.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Departamento Vinchina, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 09:51:49 UTC Local time: —

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: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
117.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 09:51:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
La Rioja
City
Departamento Vinchina
County
Departamento Vinchina
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.20000, -69.29000
Temperature
-9.9°C

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