Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 97.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
La Rioja · Departamento Independencia
Country overviewArgentina · La Rioja
M3.0 Earthquake near Departamento Independencia, La Rioja (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Departamento Independencia, La Rioja (Argentina) on February 13, 2026 at 20:19 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 97 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
c26b54f8bf7a45813d72a6d8a07534ec92b85cfb
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
97.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-13 20:19:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.81000,
-67.61000
Depth profile
Intermediate
97 km
97 km — shallower than 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 ≥ 3.0 · 85 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
568
Country (24h)
Argentina
9