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M2.7 Depth: 139.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Departamento Vinchina, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-06-15 23:36:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Departamento Vinchina, La Rioja (Argentina) on June 15, 2026 at 23:36 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 139 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 139 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 139 km
Intermediate
139 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: 82 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Solo, El
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 129 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Condor, El
    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'373 m ·Argentina

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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