M4.2 Depth: 199.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-08-31 15:10:46 UTC Local time: —

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 M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

199.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-31 15:10:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Salta

City

Municipio de Tolar Grande

County

Los Andes

Village

Municipio de Tolar Grande

Source

usp

Coordinates

-24.35195, -67.07779

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Depth profile

Intermediate

199 km

199 km — deeper than the regional average (147 km)

Regional average: 147 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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