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M2.6 Depth: 124.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-18 19:04:20 UTC Local time: —

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
124.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 19:04:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
La Rioja
City
Departamento Famatina
County
Departamento Famatina
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.81000, -67.48000
Temperature
8.2°C

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