Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 196.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Salta · Municipio de Tolar Grande
Country overviewArgentina · Salta
M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina)
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About this earthquake
On February 4, 2026 at 23:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tolar Grande, Salta (Argentina). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 196 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: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.
Details
ID
2f6208dfcb381a621422e272866f315cba4a63bc
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
196.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-04 23:57:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Municipio de Tolar Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.17000,
-67.16000
Temperature
13.7°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
196 km
196 km — deeper than the regional average (143.1 km)
Regional average: 143.1 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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Cordon de Puntas Negras
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Caichinque
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Aracar
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Miniques
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Chiliques
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Tujle, Cerro
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
490
Country (24h)
Argentina
8