Update: Earthquake of 5.1 magnitude recorded close to Candelaria, Argentina on March 7

Published Apr 1, 2026

ROSARIO VERA PEÑALOZA DEPARTMENT, La Rioja Province — A 5.1 magnitude quake occurred near Candelaria on Saturday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor, which shook the area at 17:13 UTC (14:13 local time), was centered roughly 113 km west-northwest of Candelaria. It occurred at a depth of 131 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 3 online responses from people reporting they felt weak shaking. According to the USGS DYFI report, several residents in and around the Córdoba area reported experiencing the quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey