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Argentina · Salta

M3.6 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-10-15 02:22:04 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
219.6 km
Source
EMSC

Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande

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About this earthquake

On October 15, 2026 at 02:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 220 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

ID
22507150b671bc2ff8a4286c898ab58ed3af0b30
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
219.6 km
UTC time
2026-10-15 02:22:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Salta
City
Municipio de Tolar Grande
County
Los Andes
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.26000, -67.30000
Temperature
3.6°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 219.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 219.6 km
Intermediate
219.6 km
219.6 km — deeper than the regional average (140.5 km)
Regional average: 140.5 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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    Distance: 49 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'095 m ·Argentina
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  • Cordon de Puntas Negras
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  • Pular
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'233 m ·Chile
  • Tujle, Cerro
    Distance: 82 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 3'550 m ·Chile

Salta

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 518 Catalogue entries

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