Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 119.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
La Rioja · Departamento Famatina
Country overviewArgentina · La Rioja
M3.2 Earthquake near Departamento Famatina, La Rioja (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On August 8, 2026 at 05:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Departamento Famatina, La Rioja (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 119 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 12 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
d72cf7117dfe0f94fa24e4495080f57820879826
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
119.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-08 05:51:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.01000,
-67.50000
Temperature
12.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
119 km
119 km — close to the regional average (140.4 km)
Regional average: 140.4 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
La Rioja
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 85 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
627
Country (24h)
Argentina
12