M3.3 Depth: 199.8 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-17 00:32:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina) on January 17, 2026 at 00:32 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 200 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 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

199.8 km

UTC time

2026-01-17 00:32:13 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

State

Salta

City

Municipio de Tolar Grande

County

Los Andes

Village

Municipio de Tolar Grande

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.28000, -67.50000

Temperature

14.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

199.8 km

199.8 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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