M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-05 02:53:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA (Argentina) on January 5, 2026 at 02:53 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. Argentina: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-05 02:53:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

La Rioja

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-29.32000, -68.48000

Temperature

21.0°C

Map

Depth profile

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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Tipas

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Ojos del Salado, Nevados

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Solo, El

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Incahuasi, Nevado de

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Falso Azufre

Distance: 280 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
Blanco, Cerro

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