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Argentina · La Rioja

M2.7 Earthquake near Departamento Vinchina, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 01:37:11 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
95.4 km
Source
EMSC

La Rioja · Departamento Vinchina

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About this earthquake

On May 19, 2026 at 01:37 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Departamento Vinchina, La Rioja (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 95 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 95.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 95.4 km
Intermediate
95.4 km
95.4 km — shallower than 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.

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