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M2.9 Depth: 111.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-04-20 21:21:23 UTC Local time: —

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: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

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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 (147 km)
Regional average: 147 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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