M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-07-16 16:20:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on July 16, 2025 at 16:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-16 16:20:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

La Rioja

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-28.97000, -66.62000

Temperature

18.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (146.9 km)

Regional average: 146.9 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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Tipas

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Solo, El

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Falso Azufre

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