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M2.7 Depth: 129.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-20 03:53:28 UTC Local time: —

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: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
129.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 03:53:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
La Rioja
City
Departamento Famatina
County
Departamento Famatina
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.40000, -67.49000
Temperature
6.4°C

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