Earthquake M2.8 – La Rioja, Argentina
Origin Time (UTC)
18:44:12 26.07.26
Magnitude
2.8 M
Agency
EMSC
Coordinates
27.920000°S 68.880000°W
Energy Release
0.24 t
Weather
N/A
Depth
124 KM
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake struck La Rioja, Argentina on July 26, 2026. Based on seismic calculations, the event released an energy equivalent to approximately 0.24 t of TNT. The earthquake originated at a depth of 124 km below the surface.
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