Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 121.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
La Rioja · Departamento Famatina
Country overviewArgentina · La Rioja
M2.7 Earthquake near Departamento Famatina, La Rioja (Argentina)
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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: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
c165739bc39a1269d62821da489edae02a875b27
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
121.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 11:25:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.84000,
-67.51000
Temperature
12.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
121 km
121 km — close to the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 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
La Rioja
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 244 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
592
Country (24h)
Argentina
11