M2.6 Depth: 98.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-05 04:24:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on January 5, 2026 at 04:24 UTC. At around 98 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

98.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-05 04:24:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

La Rioja

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-28.77000, -67.88000

Temperature

23.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

98 km

98 km — shallower than 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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Tipas

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Blanco, Cerro

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Falso Azufre

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