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M3.3 Depth: 10.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-07-12 14:48:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on July 12, 2025 at 14:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-12 14:48:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
La Rioja
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.16000, -66.74000
Temperature
16.0°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

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    Distance: 382 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 416 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 442 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 475 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 483 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
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    Distance: 483 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina

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