Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 123.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
La Rioja · Departamento Famatina
Country overviewArgentina · La Rioja
M2.8 Earthquake near Departamento Famatina, La Rioja (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On April 13, 2026 at 00:19 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Departamento Famatina, La Rioja (Argentina). At around 123 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
e3d83228958f8b82576f02fa6990800560d1c320
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
123.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-13 00:19:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.77000,
-67.41000
Temperature
12.7°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
123 km
123 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.
Depth classes per USGS
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Incahuasi, Nevado de
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Ojos del Salado, Nevados
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