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Argentina · La Rioja

M2.6 Earthquake near Departamento Famatina, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 19:04:20 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
124.0 km
Source
EMSC

La Rioja · Departamento Famatina

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About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 19:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Departamento Famatina, La Rioja (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 124 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 124 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 124 km
Intermediate
124 km
124 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.

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