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Argentina · La Rioja

M2.7 Earthquake near Departamento Famatina, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 03:53:28 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
129.0 km
Source
EMSC

La Rioja · Departamento Famatina

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Departamento Famatina, La Rioja (Argentina) on May 20, 2026 at 03:53 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 129 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 129 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 129 km
Intermediate
129 km
129 km — close to the regional average (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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