M3.7 Depth: 115.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-28 13:22:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 28, 2025 at 13:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). At around 115 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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 14 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

115.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-28 13:22:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

La Rioja

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.43000, -67.01000

Temperature

25.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

115 km

115 km — shallower than the regional average (147 km)

Regional average: 147 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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Maipo

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