| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 121.5 km |
| Coordinates | -28.730, -67.291 |
| UTC time | 2026-09-23 09:21:14.600 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Argentina on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 09:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chilecito (Argentina - AR), about 52.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -67.291 and latitude -28.730.
| Location | La Rioja |
| Country | Argentina (AR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-09-23
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Chilecito | 52.1 km |
| La Rioja | 87.1 km |
| Catamarca | 150.0 km |
| Aguilares | 219.1 km |
| Famaillá | 263.3 km |
| Yerba Buena | 290.1 km |
| San Miguel de Tucumán | 294.1 km |
| Tafí Viejo | 299.0 km |
| Santiago del Estero | 314.7 km |
| Chimbas | 330.0 km |
| Santa Lucía | 333.8 km |
| San Juan | 334.7 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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Chilecito
Argentina · 2026-03-13 14:58 UTC
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M 4.2
Chilecito
Argentina · 2026-01-04 22:29 UTC
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