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Argentina · La Rioja

M3.5 Earthquake near Departamento General Ocampo, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-22 09:54:31 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.0 km
Source
EMSC

La Rioja · Departamento General Ocampo

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Departamento General Ocampo, La Rioja (Argentina) on February 22, 2026 at 09:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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