Latest quakes in or near La Rioja, Argentina, in the past 48 hours on Friday, January 27, 2023 - list, stats and map
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Updated: Jan 27, 2023 11:00 GMT -
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Quakes in the past 48 hours:
- 6 quakes above magnitude 3
- 1 quake between magnitude 2 and 3
Latest quake: Mag. 2.9 | 44 km E of Vallenar, Huasco, Atacama, Chile -
Strongest quake: Mag. 3.7 | 70 km W of Chilecito, La Rioja, Argentina -
- Today: Mag. 3.5 on Thursday, Jan 26, 2023 at 2:59 pm (GMT -3) – 110 km NW of San José de Jachal, Departamento de Jachal, San Juan, Argentina
- Past 7 days: Mag. 4.3 on Monday, Jan 23, 2023 at 7:52 am (GMT -3) – 15 km N of Ciudad de San Juan, Departamento de Capital, San Juan, Argentina
- Past 30 days: Mag. 4.9 on Saturday, Jan 7, 2023 at 3:23 am (GMT -3) – 99 km SW of Pocito, San Juan, Argentina
- Past 90 days: Mag. 5.1 on Sunday, Dec 4, 2022 at 6:04 pm (GMT -3) – 49 km SW of Andalgala, Catamarca, Argentina
- Past 365 days: Mag. 5.5 on Sunday, Mar 6, 2022 at 6:35 am (GMT -3) – 146 km NW of Chilecito, La Rioja, Argentina
Recent quakes above magnitude 2.0 in or near La Rioja, Argentina (updated )
| Past 24 hours | 4 quakes 1 quake M2+ 3 quakes M3+ |
| Past 7 days | 17 quakes 2 quakes M2+ 14 quakes M3+ 1 quake M4+ |
| Past 30 days | 45 quakes 13 quakes M2+ 20 quakes M3+ 12 quakes M4+ |
| Past 90 days | 189 quakes 73 quakes M2+ 89 quakes M3+ 26 quakes M4+ 1 quake M5+ |
| Past 365 days | 1,571 quakes 788 quakes M2+ 683 quakes M3+ 96 quakes M4+ 4 quakes M5+ |
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Date and time | Mag Depth | Nearest volcano (distance) | Location | Details | Map |
| Friday, January 27, 2023 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
| Jan 27, 2023 1:35 am (GMT -3) (Jan 27, 2023 04:35 GMT) | 2.9 94 km | 44 km east of Vallenar, Huasco, Atacama, Chile | More | ||
| Thursday, January 26, 2023 GMT (7 quakes) | |||||
| Jan 26, 2023 2:59 pm (GMT -3) (Jan 26, 2023 17:59 GMT) | 3.5 165 km | 110 km northwest of San José de Jachal, Departamento de Jachal, San Juan, Argentina I FELT IT | More | ||
| Jan 26, 2023 9:16 am (GMT -3) (Jan 26, 2023 12:16 GMT) | 3.0 107 km | 62 km west of Ciudad de San Juan, Departamento de Capital, San Juan, Argentina I FELT IT | More | ||
| Jan 26, 2023 8:52 am (GMT -3) (Jan 26, 2023 11:52 GMT) | 3.3 133 km | Chile, 139 km northwest of San José de Jachal, Departamento de Jachal, San Juan, Argentina I FELT IT | More | ||
| Jan 26, 2023 3:34 am (GMT -3) (Jan 26, 2023 06:34 GMT) | 3.0 114 km | 47 km west of Calingasta, San Juan, Argentina I FELT IT | More | ||
| Jan 25, 2023 11:31 pm (GMT -3) (Jan 26, 2023 02:31 GMT) | ? n/a | 35 km west of Cordoba, Departamento de Capital, Cordoba, Argentina (unconfirmed) I FELT IT - 2 reports | More | ||
| Jan 25, 2023 10:56 pm (GMT -3) (Jan 26, 2023 01:56 GMT) | 3.3 114 km | 20 km north of Chilecito, La Rioja, Argentina I FELT IT | More | ||
| Jan 25, 2023 9:15 pm (GMT -3) (Jan 26, 2023 00:15 GMT) | 3.7 10 km | 70 km west of Chilecito, La Rioja, Argentina I FELT IT - 1 report | More | ||
Estimated combined seismic energy released: 5 x 1010 joules (14 megawatt hours, equivalent to 12 tons of TNT) | about seismic energy
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La Rioja Earthquake FAQ
When was the latest earthquake in La Rioja?
The last earthquake in La Rioja occurred 6 hours ago: Minor mag. 2.9 earthquake - 44 km east of Vallenar, Huasco, Atacama, Chile, on Friday, Jan 27, 2023 at 1:35 am (GMT -3).
How many quakes were there in La Rioja in the past 48 hours?
In the past 48 hours, La Rioja, Argentina had 8 quakes up to magnitude 3.7.
What was the strongest quake in La Rioja in the past 48 hours?
The strongest earthquake in La Rioja in the past 48 hours occurred 1 day 11 hours ago: Light mag. 3.7 earthquake - 70 km west of Chilecito, La Rioja, Argentina, on Wednesday, Jan 25, 2023 at 9:15 pm (GMT -3).
