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M3.2 Depth: 119.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Departamento Famatina, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 05:51:40 UTC Local time: —

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 M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 119 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 119 km
Intermediate
119 km
119 km — close to the regional average (143.3 km)
Regional average: 143.3 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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