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

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

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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 M4.0.

Details

ID
f7e5546a22bbed8a365f703909e075a828c33ec0
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

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 (143.1 km)
Regional average: 143.1 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

  • Tipas
    Distance: 236 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
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    Distance: 246 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Solo, El
    Distance: 247 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 255 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 280 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Blanco, Cerro
    Distance: 293 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 4'670 m ·Last eruption: -2300 ·Argentina

La Rioja

Context for this earthquake

06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 78 Catalogue entries

Of 77 other entries for this area and period, 70 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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