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M3.2 Depth: 120.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Departamento Vinchina, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-27 00:57:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 27, 2026 at 00:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Departamento Vinchina, La Rioja (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 120 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 120 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 120 km
Intermediate
120 km
120 km — close to 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

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