M2.5 Depth: 136.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Pituil, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 20:00:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Pituil, La Rioja (Argentina) on January 8, 2026 at 20:00 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 136 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

136.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-08 20:00:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

La Rioja

City

Pituil

County

Departamento Famatina

Village

Pituil

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-28.57000, -67.47000

Temperature

21.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

136 km

136 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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Tipas

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Blanco, Cerro

Distance: 202 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 4'670 m ·Last eruption: -2300 ·Argentina
Solo, El

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Falso Azufre

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