M3.9 Depth: 234.3 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 12:08:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2026 at 12:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). At around 234 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 25 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

234.3 km

UTC time

2026-08-03 12:08:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Salta

City

Municipio de Tolar Grande

County

Los Andes

Village

Municipio de Tolar Grande

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.28000, -67.22000

Temperature

-1.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

234.3 km

234.3 km — deeper than the regional average (146.4 km)

Regional average: 146.4 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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