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M3.6 Depth: 162.6 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 07:57:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina) on August 21, 2026 at 07:57 UTC. At around 163 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: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
162.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-21 07:57:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Salta
City
Municipio de Tolar Grande
County
Los Andes
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.25000, -67.18000
Temperature
-5.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 162.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 162.6 km
Intermediate
162.6 km
162.6 km — close to the regional average (143.3 km)
Regional average: 143.3 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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