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M3.2 Depth: 191.5 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-24 17:08:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 24, 2026 at 17:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). At around 192 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 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
191.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-24 17:08:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Salta
City
Municipio de Tolar Grande
County
Los Andes
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.27000, -67.27000
Temperature
17.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 191.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 191.5 km
Intermediate
191.5 km
191.5 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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