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M3.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Alto del Bumbón, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-05-23 17:53:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2026 at 17:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Alto del Bumbón, La Rioja (Argentina). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 17:53:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
La Rioja
City
Alto del Bumbón
County
Coronel Felipe Varela
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.51000, -68.07000

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