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M4.5 Depth: 164.6 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 21:06:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 21:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 165 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
164.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 21:06:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Salta
City
Municipio de Tolar Grande
County
Los Andes
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-24.30510, -67.35170
Temperature
7.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 164.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 164.6 km
Intermediate
164.6 km
164.6 km — close to the regional average (144.8 km)
Regional average: 144.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Altiplano ↔ South America · about 312 km away

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