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M4.0 Depth: 107.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-07-28 00:39:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 28, 2025 at 00:39 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA (Argentina). At around 107 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
107.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-28 00:39:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
City
La Rioja
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.52000, -68.40000
Temperature
-0.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 107 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 107 km
Intermediate
107 km
107 km — shallower than the regional average (146.9 km)
Regional average: 146.9 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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  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 191 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Blanco, Cerro
    Distance: 205 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 4'670 m ·Last eruption: -2300 ·Argentina

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