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M2.7 Depth: 121.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-16 11:25:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 11:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Departamento Famatina, La Rioja (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 121 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: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 121 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 121 km
Intermediate
121 km
121 km — close to 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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