Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near La Rioja
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of La Rioja, La Rioja, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.4, 70 km (43 mi) NNW of La Rioja, on 2026-10-13.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year5
- Last 5 years11
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near La Rioja
5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of La Rioja in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jan 2026, with 1.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near La Rioja
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 38 km NE of Chilecito, Argentina | 70 km / 43 mi | depth 128 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in La Rioja, answered
Was there an earthquake in La Rioja today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of La Rioja in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near La Rioja?
Over the last five years there were 11 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of La Rioja, an average of 2.2 a year. 5 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 127% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near La Rioja in five years?
A magnitude 5.3 on Sep 23, 2026, 09:21 UTC, 84 km (52 mi) NNW of La Rioja, at a depth of 121 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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