Latest earthquakes near La Rioja today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near La Rioja, Argentina, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in La Rioja? If an earthquake is happening right now near La Rioja (also known as Ciudad de La Rioja), it will show up within minutes.
Recent La Rioja Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near La Rioja. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near La Rioja and elsewhere.
Jan 8, 2026 11:14AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit near San Juan in Argentina on Thursday Morning.
Dec 27, 2025 07:40AM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake struck on Saturday Morning near Añatuya in Argentina.
La Rioja Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 647 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of La Rioja in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 64 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near La Rioja roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near La Rioja in 2020. A total of 86 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of La Rioja that year. The strongest had a 5.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of La Rioja in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near La Rioja during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 605 | 93.51% |
| Mag. 5 | 40 | 6.18% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.31% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near La Rioja
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near La Rioja occurred on Nov 20, 2016 17:57 local time (America/Argentina/La_Rioja timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 299 kilometers (186 mi) south-west of La Rioja, at a depth of 108 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near La Rioja in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Nov 23, 1977 06:26, 200 kilometers (124 mi) south-west of La Rioja. It is the strongest earthquake near La Rioja in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near La Rioja in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from La Rioja.
Nearest earthquakes from La Rioja
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to La Rioja. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near La Rioja.
When was the last earthquake in La Rioja?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near La Rioja on the night of January 15, 2026 at 04:36 local time (America/Argentina/La_Rioja). The center of this earthquake was located 222km north-northwest of La Rioja at a depth of 140km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near La Rioja in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near La Rioja?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near La Rioja on the morning of November 23, 1977 at 06:26 local time (America/Argentina/La_Rioja). The center of this earthquake was located 200km south-southwest of La Rioja at a depth of 13km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near La Rioja since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near La Rioja?
In the past 10 years, 647 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from La Rioja. This averages to 65 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
