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M3.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-07-23 23:47:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 23, 2025 at 23:47 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-23 23:47:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
La Rioja
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.58000, -66.94000
Temperature
10.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (146.9 km)
Regional average: 146.9 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

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 337 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 370 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 394 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 435 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 459 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Risco Plateado
    Distance: 466 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina

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