M3.3 Depth: 205.9 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 00:14:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2026 at 00:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). At around 206 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

205.9 km

UTC time

2026-05-09 00:14:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Salta

City

Municipio de Tolar Grande

County

Los Andes

Village

Municipio de Tolar Grande

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.20000, -67.46000

Temperature

3.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

205.9 km

205.9 km — deeper than the regional average (148.6 km)

Regional average: 148.6 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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