Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 218.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M3.8 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On April 19, 2026 at 05:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). At around 219 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
19fd629f0c7bc10b75c8e76825777ed0f551fe35
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
218.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-19 05:19:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.18000,
-67.41000
Temperature
2.8°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
218.7 km
218.7 km — deeper than the regional average (143.2 km)
Regional average: 143.2 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
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Aracar
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Caichinque
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Cordon de Puntas Negras
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Miniques
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Pular
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Tujle, Cerro
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