M3.1 Depth: 109.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-23 15:43:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2025 at 15:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). At around 109 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

M3.1

Depth

109.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-23 15:43:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

La Rioja

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.36000, -65.98000

Temperature

17.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

109 km

109 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

Volcanoes nearby

Tupungatito

Distance: 426 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 455 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 476 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina

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