M4.6 Depth: 182.5 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 10:55:36 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2026 at 10:55 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 183 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 22 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
182.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 10:55:36 UTC
Local time
Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-24.49540, -67.13520
Temperature
1.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 182.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 182.5 km
Intermediate
182.5 km
182.5 km — deeper than the regional average (146.3 km)
Regional average: 146.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Altiplano ↔ South America · about 333 km away

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