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M3.1 Depth: 212.7 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-25 02:42:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina) on July 25, 2026 at 02:42 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 213 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
212.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-25 02:42:54 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, -67.48000
Temperature
-4.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 212.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 212.7 km
Intermediate
212.7 km
212.7 km — deeper than the regional average (146.7 km)
Regional average: 146.7 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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