Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
La Rioja · Coronel Felipe Varela
Country overviewArgentina · La Rioja
M3.1 Earthquake near Coronel Felipe Varela, La Rioja (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Coronel Felipe Varela, La Rioja (Argentina) on July 17, 2026 at 12:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
e161e42409af0ca4d935438c12ef92187f83acc6
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-17 12:39:50 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.53000,
-68.02000
Temperature
15.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
La Rioja
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 85 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
584
Country (24h)
Argentina
10