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M2.8 Depth: 123.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Departamento Famatina, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 23:16:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Departamento Famatina, La Rioja (Argentina) on August 18, 2026 at 23:16 UTC. At around 123 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 123 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 123 km
Intermediate
123 km
123 km — close to the regional average (144.5 km)
Regional average: 144.5 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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