Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 204.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M3.3 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)
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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 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
026b35e9fca3c0972d6b1c0921cb2b83a4f9472b
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
204.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 12:05:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.33000,
-67.27000
Temperature
13.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
204.8 km
204.8 km — deeper than the regional average (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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Aracar
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Caichinque
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Cordon de Puntas Negras
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Miniques
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Pular
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Tujle, Cerro
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