Back to map
Argentina · La Rioja

M2.9 Earthquake near Departamento Chilecito, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-04-20 21:21:23 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
111.0 km
Source
EMSC

La Rioja · Departamento Chilecito

Country overview

Map

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Departamento Chilecito, La Rioja (Argentina) on April 20, 2026 at 21:21 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 111 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 M3.7.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 111 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 111 km
Intermediate
111 km
111 km — shallower than the regional average (140.6 km)
Regional average: 140.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tipas
    Distance: 287 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 295 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 296 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Solo, El
    Distance: 302 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Blanco, Cerro
    Distance: 317 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 4'670 m ·Last eruption: -2300 ·Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 323 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina

La Rioja

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 244 Catalogue entries

Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.

Open seismic profile

Historic earthquake map · Argentina

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Argentina

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
562
Country (24h)
Argentina
8
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time

Share