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M3.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Departamento Independencia, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-18 06:21:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 18, 2026 at 06:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Departamento Independencia, La Rioja (Argentina). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

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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 (147 km)
Regional average: 147 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

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