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M2.6 Depth: 218.5 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-02-24 15:21:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina) on February 24, 2026 at 15:21 UTC. At around 219 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
218.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-24 15:21:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Argentina
State
Salta
City
Municipio de Tolar Grande
County
Los Andes
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.11000, -67.44000
Temperature
11.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 218.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 218.5 km
Intermediate
218.5 km
218.5 km — deeper than the regional average (147 km)
Regional average: 147 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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