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M4.7 Depth: 79.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near La Rioja Province, Argentina

UTC time: 2026-05-02 05:05:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 2, 2026 at 05:05 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near La Rioja Province, Argentina. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 79 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
79.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 05:05:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
-30.24000, -66.69000
Temperature
11.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 79 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 79 km
Intermediate
79 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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