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M2.5 Depth: 123.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Departamento Vinchina, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-22 03:43:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Departamento Vinchina, La Rioja (Argentina) on February 22, 2026 at 03:43 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 123 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

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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 (147 km)
Regional average: 147 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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