M3.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-03-15 12:22:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA on March 15, 2026 at 12:22 UTC. 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.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-15 12:22:10 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.15000, -66.69000

Temperature

25.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 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: 386 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 420 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 446 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Tipas

Distance: 476 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
Incahuasi, Nevado de

Distance: 484 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
Ojos del Salado, Nevados

Distance: 484 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina

Stats (last 24h)

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