Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 219.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M3.7 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina) on July 16, 2026 at 04:23 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 219 km. 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 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
29c23ace7b5062e8194976be191bc810efd8304e
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
219.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 04:23:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.19000,
-67.49000
Temperature
1.7°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
219.3 km
219.3 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
Salta
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 518 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
589
Country (24h)
Argentina
10