Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 170.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M3.1 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On March 22, 2026 at 19:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). At around 170 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
ID
1e48feab3bd8bb10523d25fbc856ddc0019e374c
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
170.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 19:45:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.17800,
-67.17900
Depth profile
Intermediate
170 km
170 km — close to 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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Cordon de Puntas Negras
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Caichinque
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Aracar
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Miniques
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Chiliques
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Tujle, Cerro
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