M3.3 Depth: 204.8 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-03-16 12:05:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina) on March 16, 2026 at 12:05 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 205 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

204.8 km

UTC time

2026-03-16 12:05:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Salta

City

Municipio de Tolar Grande

County

Los Andes

Village

Municipio de Tolar Grande

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.33000, -67.27000

Temperature

13.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

204.8 km

204.8 km — deeper than the regional average (148.5 km)

Regional average: 148.5 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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