Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 199.0 km
- Source
- USP
Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M4.2 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina) on August 31, 2025 at 15:10 UTC. At around 199 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USP. Argentina: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
Details
ID
047db71d7bf401a1efdd7cf6ab703bdae5268288
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
199.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-31 15:10:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
usp
Coordinates
-24.35195,
-67.07779
Depth profile
Intermediate
199 km
199 km — deeper than the regional average (143 km)
Regional average: 143 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
Salta
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 500 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
506
Country (24h)
Argentina
14